Joe Graves

Born: 2/26/1906 in Marblehead, MA, USA

Died: 12/22/1980 in Salem, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-26 | Final Game: 1926-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph Ebenezer Graves

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Biography

Joe Graves, born in 1906, was a position player whose professional baseball career was notably brief. He played in the Major Leagues for a single day on September 26, 1926, appearing in two games. During this time, Graves did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His tenure in the Major Leagues was part of a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Despite his limited impact on the field, Graves' brief appearance at the Major League level highlights the challenges many players faced during the 1920s, a time when competition for roster spots was fierce and opportunities could be fleeting. His story serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to greatness yet had only a fleeting moment in the spotlight. While not a prominent figure in baseball history, Joe Graves remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game, embodying the dreams and ambitions of countless players who sought to leave their mark on America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1926	CHC	NL	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	0	0	1	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	CHN	3B	2	0	0	1	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2