Carl Lind
Born: 9/19/1903 in New Orleans, LA, USA
Died: 8/2/1946 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-09-14 | Final Game: 1930-06-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Henry Carl Lind
Biography
Carl Lind was born in 1903 and had a professional baseball career that spanned from 1927 to June 28, 1930. He played primarily as a position player, participating in 256 games over his brief but impactful tenure in Major League Baseball. Lind was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a batting average of .272. He accumulated a total of 267 hits, including one home run, and drove in 74 runs throughout his career. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the base paths, achieving nine stolen bases.
Lind's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the late 1920s and early 1930s, a period marked by significant changes in baseball as the sport began to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. While he may not have been a star player in the traditional sense, his contributions on the field provided depth to the teams he played for, helping to shape the fabric of the game during a time of transition. His career, though relatively short, remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich history of baseball in America.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | 981 | 131 | 267 | 53 | 5 | 1 | 74 | 9 | 57 | 79 | 0.272 | 0.313 | 0.339 | 0.652 | -2203.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 12 | 37 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.135 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 154 | 650 | 102 | 191 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 54 | 8 | 36 | 48 | 0.294 | -721.3 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 66 | 225 | 19 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 0.240 | -1133.3 |
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 24 | 69 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.246 | -348.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 231 | 0 | 603 | 756 | 57 | 188 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 23 | 0 | 48 | 77 | 8 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CLE | 2B | 11 | 0 | 21 | 41 | 2 | 6 |
| 1927 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CLE | 2B | 154 | 0 | 390 | 505 | 37 | 116 |
| 1929 | CLE | 2B | 64 | 0 | 192 | 209 | 18 | 66 |
| 1929 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | CLE | SS | 22 | 0 | 48 | 77 | 8 | 19 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 231 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1923, 1924, 1925 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 4.0 | 64 | 0 |