Slim Embry
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923)
Slim Embry was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1923 for the Chicago White Sox. Across 1 career appearance, he went 0-0 with a 10.12 ERA and 1 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 184 lb
- Died
- 10/10/1947 in Belle Meade, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-10-01
Full name: Charles Akin Embry
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10.12 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10.12 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2.2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10.12 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-10-01 | CHW | DET | — | 2.2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | TN | 1921, 1922, 1923 |
Slim Embry: the record in brief
Slim Embry debuted in the major leagues on October 1, 1923. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox in 1923. Embry played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 17, 1901, in Columbia, TN, USA, Embry was listed at 6'2" and 184 pounds. Embry's death is recorded on October 10, 1947, in Belle Meade, TN, USA. Slim Embry was the playing name; the full given name is Charles Akin.
Across 1 games (0 starts), Embry recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 10.12 ERA. Also on Embry's record: 1 strikeouts. The league ERA over Embry's seasons was 4.03, so the 10.12 figure ran 151.2% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1923, with 1 games and 1 strikeouts.
The college table lists Vanderbilt University in 1921, 1922, and 1923.
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Slim Embry
- Was Slim Embry a pitcher?
- Yes. Slim Embry pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 1 strikeouts.
- What was Slim Embry's career ERA?
- Slim Embry finished with a 10.12 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Slim Embry have?
- Slim Embry recorded 1 career strikeouts.
- Is Slim Embry in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Slim Embry has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Slim Embry play for?
- Slim Embry played for the Chicago White Sox.