Skinny Graham

Born: 8/12/1909 in Somerville, MA, USA

Died: 7/10/1967 in Cambridge, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-14 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Arthur William Graham

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Biography

Skinny Graham, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the mid-1930s. He played primarily as a position player between 1934 and 1935. Over the course of his brief career, Graham appeared in 21 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a total of 14 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .246. Although he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 4 runs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Graham's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the Great Depression and the increasing popularity of the sport in American culture. His time in the major leagues may have been short-lived, but his contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of players during that era. Despite not achieving the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Skinny Graham remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who pursued their dreams in the sport.

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	0.246	0.328	0.316	0.644	-95.3

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 0.644 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 12.7% 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	BOS	AL	13	47	7	11	2	1	0	3	2	6	13	0.234	—	—	—	—	-95.3
1935	BOS	AL	8	10	1	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	3	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	15	0	22	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	BOS	OF	13	0	20	1	0	0
1935	BOS	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	4
Right Field	11