Babe Herman
Born: 6/26/1903 in Buffalo, NY, USA
Died: 11/27/1987 in Glendale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-14 | Final Game: 1945-09-16
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Floyd Caves Herman
Biography
Babe Herman, born in 1903, enjoyed a prolific career as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1926 until his retirement in 1945. Known for his exceptional hitting ability, Herman played in 1,552 games and accumulated 1,818 hits, resulting in a remarkable batting average of .324. His power at the plate was evidenced by his 181 home runs and 997 RBIs, making him one of the era's more formidable offensive threats. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 94 stolen bases, further adding to his value as a well-rounded player.
Herman's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged game. His impressive statistics not only highlight his individual talent but also reflect the changing landscape of the sport in the early to mid-20th century. With a keen eye for pitch selection and a powerful swing, Babe Herman left a lasting impact on the game, solidifying his legacy as one of baseball's great hitters of his time.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122.0 | 116.0 | 15.0 | 32.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 14.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 0.276 | 0.311 | 0.379 | 0.690 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 57.0 | 53.0 | 8.0 | 18.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.340 | 0.386 | 0.434 | 0.820 |
| 1926 | 14.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.154 | 0.214 | 0.231 | 0.445 |
| 1927 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.312 | 0.312 | 0.438 | 0.750 |
| 1928 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1931 | 17.0 | 16.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.125 | 0.176 | 0.125 | 0.301 |
| 1937 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
| 1942 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.800 | 1.200 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1552 | 5603 | 882 | 1818 | 399 | 110 | 181 | 997 | 94 | 520 | 553 | 0.324 | 0.383 | 0.532 | 0.915 | 25496.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 137 | 496 | 64 | 158 | 35 | 11 | 11 | 81 | 8 | 44 | 53 | 0.319 | 1828.2 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 130 | 412 | 65 | 112 | 26 | 9 | 14 | 73 | 4 | 39 | 41 | 0.272 | 748.2 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 134 | 486 | 64 | 165 | 37 | 6 | 12 | 91 | 1 | 38 | 36 | 0.340 | 2120.3 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 146 | 569 | 105 | 217 | 42 | 13 | 21 | 113 | 21 | 55 | 45 | 0.381 | 4365.2 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 153 | 614 | 143 | 241 | 48 | 11 | 35 | 130 | 18 | 66 | 56 | 0.393 | 5964.7 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 151 | 610 | 93 | 191 | 43 | 16 | 18 | 97 | 17 | 50 | 65 | 0.313 | 2515.1 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 148 | 577 | 87 | 188 | 38 | 19 | 16 | 87 | 7 | 60 | 45 | 0.326 | 3030.4 |
| 1933 | CHC | NL | 137 | 508 | 77 | 147 | 36 | 12 | 16 | 93 | 6 | 50 | 57 | 0.289 | 1943.4 |
| 1934 | CHC | NL | 125 | 467 | 65 | 142 | 34 | 5 | 14 | 84 | 1 | 35 | 71 | 0.304 | 1166.2 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 92 | 349 | 44 | 117 | 23 | 5 | 10 | 58 | 5 | 35 | 25 | 0.335 | 1556.3 |
| 1935 | PIT | NL | 26 | 81 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.235 | 1556.3 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 119 | 380 | 59 | 106 | 25 | 2 | 13 | 71 | 4 | 39 | 36 | 0.279 | 492.6 |
| 1937 | DET | AL | 17 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 37 | 34 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.265 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 236 | 0 | 2111 | 142 | 41 | 138 |
| OF | 1185 | 0 | 2265 | 106 | 96 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BRO | 1B | 101 | 0 | 918 | 60 | 14 | 55 |
| 1926 | BRO | OF | 35 | 0 | 56 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1927 | BRO | 1B | 105 | 0 | 968 | 68 | 21 | 64 |
| 1927 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BRO | OF | 127 | 0 | 225 | 12 | 16 | 2 |
| 1929 | BRO | 1B | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929 | BRO | OF | 141 | 0 | 244 | 10 | 16 | 2 |
| 1930 | BRO | OF | 153 | 0 | 260 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| 1931 | BRO | OF | 150 | 0 | 287 | 24 | 13 | 7 |
| 1932 | CIN | OF | 146 | 0 | 392 | 18 | 13 | 6 |
| 1933 | CHN | OF | 131 | 0 | 252 | 12 | 12 | 1 |
| 1934 | CHN | 1B | 7 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 1934 | CHN | OF | 113 | 0 | 192 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| 1935 | CIN | 1B | 14 | 0 | 123 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 1935 | CIN | OF | 76 | 0 | 156 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1935 | PIT | 1B | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1935 | PIT | OF | 15 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | CIN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936 | CIN | OF | 92 | 0 | 175 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1937 | DET | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | BRO | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 235 |
| Left Field | 191 |
| Right Field | 994 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 4.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1932 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 8.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1929 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 24.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1926 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 8.0 | 80 | 0 |