Bibb Falk
Born: 1/27/1899 in Austin, TX, USA
Died: 6/8/1989 in Austin, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-07-17 | Final Game: 1931-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Bibb August Falk
Biography
Bibb Falk was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1920 to 1931. Born in 1899, Falk developed a reputation as a reliable hitter, showcasing an impressive batting average of .314 over his 1,353 games. He recorded a total of 1,463 hits, including 69 home runs, and drove in 784 runs throughout his career. Known for his ability to make contact, Falk also demonstrated base-running acumen, finishing with 47 stolen bases.
Falk played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the sport's evolution in the post-deadball era. His contributions to the game were significant, as they came at a time when offensive output began to rise, leading to a more dynamic style of play. Falk's consistent performance and ability to excel as a hitter made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball for his contributions during a pivotal time in the sport's development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1353 | 4652 | 655 | 1463 | 300 | 59 | 69 | 784 | 47 | 412 | 279 | 0.314 | 0.372 | 0.449 | 0.821 | 9042.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | CHW | AL | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.294 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 152 | 585 | 62 | 167 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 82 | 4 | 37 | 69 | 0.285 | -417.9 |
| 1922 | CHW | AL | 131 | 483 | 58 | 144 | 27 | 1 | 12 | 79 | 2 | 27 | 55 | 0.298 | 159.4 |
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 87 | 274 | 44 | 84 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 25 | 12 | 0.307 | 644.7 |
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 138 | 526 | 77 | 185 | 37 | 8 | 6 | 99 | 6 | 47 | 21 | 0.352 | 2207.2 |
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 154 | 602 | 80 | 181 | 35 | 9 | 4 | 99 | 4 | 51 | 25 | 0.301 | -1.8 |
| 1926 | CHW | AL | 155 | 566 | 86 | 195 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 108 | 9 | 66 | 22 | 0.345 | 2719.5 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 145 | 535 | 76 | 175 | 35 | 6 | 9 | 83 | 5 | 52 | 19 | 0.327 | 1837.0 |
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 98 | 286 | 42 | 83 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 37 | 5 | 25 | 16 | 0.290 | -25.8 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 125 | 426 | 65 | 133 | 30 | 7 | 13 | 93 | 4 | 42 | 14 | 0.312 | 1219.1 |
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 82 | 191 | 34 | 62 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 23 | 8 | 0.325 | 382.4 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 79 | 161 | 30 | 49 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 0.304 | 318.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1222 | 0 | 2520 | 136 | 92 | 38 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | CHA | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | CHA | OF | 149 | 0 | 288 | 9 | 13 | 5 |
| 1922 | CHA | OF | 129 | 0 | 253 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| 1923 | CHA | OF | 80 | 0 | 148 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 1924 | CHA | OF | 134 | 0 | 292 | 26 | 10 | 4 |
| 1925 | CHA | OF | 153 | 0 | 306 | 18 | 14 | 4 |
| 1926 | CHA | OF | 155 | 0 | 338 | 16 | 3 | 4 |
| 1927 | CHA | OF | 145 | 0 | 372 | 22 | 9 | 9 |
| 1928 | CHA | OF | 78 | 0 | 164 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| 1929 | CLE | OF | 120 | 0 | 215 | 15 | 14 | 4 |
| 1930 | CLE | OF | 42 | 0 | 84 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 1931 | CLE | OF | 33 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1110 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 115 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1918, 1919, 1920 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 6.0 | 64 | 0 |