Bibb Falk, baseball player, 1920-1931

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

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

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