Skinny Graham
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1934-1935)
Skinny Graham was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1935 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 21 career games, he hit .246 with 14 hits and 4 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 162 lb
- Died
- 7/10/1967 in Cambridge, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1934-09-14
- Last Game
- 1935-09-29
Full name: Arthur William Graham
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 57 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 | .246 | .328 | .316 | .644 | -93 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.
Career OPS .644 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BOS | AL | 13 | 47 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -93.0 |
| 1935 | BOS | AL | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 21 | 57 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -93 | ||
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
View full game log (21 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .353 |
| Away | 11 | 40 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-09-29 | BOS | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-09-29 | BOS | NYY | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-09-22 | BOS | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-09-21 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-09-17 | BOS | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-13 | BOS | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-12 | BOS | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-11 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-30 | BOS | PHA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1934-09-30 | BOS | PHA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 11 |
Skinny Graham: the record in brief
September 14, 1934 and September 29, 1935 bracket Skinny Graham's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Red Sox from 1934 to 1935. Graham, an outfielder by primary position, batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'7" and 162 pounds. The birth record reads August 12, 1909, in Somerville, MA, USA. Graham's death is recorded on July 10, 1967, in Cambridge, MA, USA. Skinny Graham was the playing name; the full given name is Arthur William.
Graham's career batting table shows 21 games, 57 at bats and 14 hits, a .246 average, along with 4 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .328 and .316 give Graham a career OPS of .644. Measured against the leagues Graham played in, the .246 career average compares with a .279 league average over the same seasons, 11.9% below the league. The hits column peaks at 11, in 1934.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skinny Graham
- What years did Skinny Graham play?
- Skinny Graham played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1935.
- Was Skinny Graham a pitcher?
- No. Skinny Graham was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Skinny Graham hit?
- Skinny Graham hit 0 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What teams did Skinny Graham play for?
- Skinny Graham played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1934–1935).
- What were Skinny Graham's career stats?
- In 21 games, Skinny Graham had 14 hits, 4 RBI, 8 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
- What position did Skinny Graham play?
- Skinny Graham played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Skinny Graham and how much did he weigh?
- Skinny Graham was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 162 pounds.
- What was Skinny Graham's career batting average?
- Skinny Graham batted .246 over his career, with 14 hits in 57 at bats.
- How many RBI did Skinny Graham have?
- Skinny Graham drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Skinny Graham in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Skinny Graham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.