Carl Lind, baseball player, 1927-1930

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

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

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