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
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 | -100.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BOS | AL | 13 | 47 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 0.234 | -100.9 |
| 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 |