Sam Kimber
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Sam Kimber was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms and the Providence Grays, a span of 2 seasons. Across 42 career appearances, he went 18-21 with a 3.97 ERA and 126 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 11/6/1925 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-01
- Last Game
- 1885-09-29
Full name: Samuel Jackson Kimber
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BR3 | AA | 18 | 20 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 361.1 | 364 | 153 | 72 | 122 | 3.81 | 3.11 (-23%) | -3870.2 |
| 1885 | PRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11.25 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 21 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 369.1 | 379 | 163 | 77 | 126 | 3.97 | — | -3,870 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 145 | 14 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | .145 | .200 | .179 | .379 | -662 |
Career AVG .145 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career SLG .179 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.
Career OPS .379 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 37.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BR3 | AA | 41 | 142 | 14 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .148 | .243 (-39%) | .278 (-27%) | .327 (-44%) | .606 (-36%) | -662.0 |
| 1885 | PRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 42 | 145 | 14 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | .145 | — | — | — | — | -662 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Sam Kimber (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Sam Kimber: the record in brief
May 1, 1884 and September 29, 1885 bracket Sam Kimber's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Kimber played for the Brooklyn Atlantics (1884) and the Providence Grays (1885). At 5'10" and 165 pounds, Kimber is listed as a pitcher. Kimber threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 29, 1852, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Kimber's death is recorded on November 6, 1925, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The given name on file is Samuel Jackson Kimber.
The pitching table credits Kimber with a 18-21 record and a 3.97 ERA in 42 games. Also on Kimber's record: 126 strikeouts and 42 complete games. Against a 3.08 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.97 mark was 29.0% worse. Kimber won 18 games in 1884, the most of any season listed. 1884 was Kimber's sharpest full season, a 3.81 ERA against the league's 3.11.
Kimber appears at one position only: pitcher, in 42 games. Fielding on the mound produced 33 putouts and 73 assists against 31 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Kimber
- What years did Sam Kimber play?
- Sam Kimber played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Sam Kimber a pitcher?
- Yes. Sam Kimber pitched in the major leagues, recording 18 wins and 126 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Sam Kimber hit?
- Sam Kimber hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What was Sam Kimber's career batting average?
- Sam Kimber batted .145 over his career, with 21 hits in 145 at bats.
- What was Sam Kimber's career ERA?
- Sam Kimber finished with a 3.97 career ERA, going 18-21 with 126 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Sam Kimber have?
- Sam Kimber recorded 126 career strikeouts.