Reese Diggs

Born: 9/22/1915 in Mathews, VA, USA

Died: 10/30/1978 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-15 | Final Game: 1934-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Reese Wilson Diggs

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Biography

Reese Diggs was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues for a brief period during the 1934 season. Born in 1915, Diggs made his debut on September 15, 1934, showcasing his talents on the mound for a short stint that concluded just two weeks later, on September 29 of the same year. Although his career was limited, he left his mark with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75. He struck out a total of 2 batters during his time in the league, but he did not record any saves. Diggs's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by the tail end of the Great Depression, which affected many aspects of American life, including the sport of baseball. The 1930s were marked by a focus on pitching and defense, and while Diggs may not have achieved significant individual accolades, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during this challenging period. His brief appearances on the field serve as a reminder of the countless players who have come and gone through the ranks of Major League Baseball, each leaving their unique story within the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	4	3	2	0	0	21.3	26	16	3	15	2	6.75	0

Career ERA 6.75 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 57.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1934	WSN	AL	1	2	4	3	2	0	0	21.3	26	16	15	2	6.75	4.29 (-57%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1934	WSN	AL	4	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	WS1	P	4	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4