Harry Kimberlin, baseball player, 1936-1939

Harry Kimberlin

Born: 3/13/1909 in Sullivan, MO, USA

Died: 12/31/1999 in Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-07-11 | Final Game: 1939-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harry Lydle Kimberlin

Biography

Harry Kimberlin was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1909, who played in the Major Leagues from 1936 to 1939. Kimberlin's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of the live-ball era, which featured a shift towards increased offensive production and a greater emphasis on power hitting. Despite the competition of this dynamic era, Kimberlin made his mark on the game, exhibiting a tenacious spirit and determination on the mound. Over the course of his career, Kimberlin compiled a win-loss record of 1-4 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7, alongside 21 strikeouts. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were reflected in his ability to keep games competitive. Kimberlin's experiences and challenges during his playing days provide a glimpse into the complexities of the game during the late 1930s, as baseball began to evolve into a more modern sport, paving the way for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 4 34 6 2 0 0 84.3 107 44 12 47 21 4.70 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 16 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 0.294 0.250 0.544 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 34 0 2 13 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 34