Sam Kimber
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
- 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
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 21 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 369.3 | 379 | 163 | 7 | 77 | 126 | 3.97 | -3870.2 |
Career ERA 3.97 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 29.0% worse than league average.
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 | 361.3 | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 42 | 0 | 33 | 73 | 31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BR3 | P | 41 | 0 | 33 | 69 | 30 | 0 |
| 1885 | PRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
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.
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.