Horace Lisenbee, baseball player, 1927-1945

Horace Lisenbee

Born: 9/23/1898 in Clarksville, TN, USA

Died: 11/14/1987 in Clarksville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-04-23 | Final Game: 1945-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Horace Milton Lisenbee

Biography

Horace Lisenbee was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 until 1945. Born in 1898, Lisenbee made his debut during an era marked by evolving pitching styles and the increasing prominence of the home run. Over his career, he compiled a record of 37 wins and 58 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.81. Lisenbee demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 253 strikeouts and recording one save over his time in the league. Lisenbee's career spanned several significant periods in baseball history, including the Great Depression and World War II, which impacted player availability and league dynamics. While he may not have achieved the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Lisenbee's contributions on the mound were felt during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offense-driven approach. His resilience and determination exemplified the spirit of the players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during the first half of the 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
37 58 207 107 48 4 1 969.0 1076 518 74 314 253 4.81 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
207 301 16 51 3 1 0 17 0 18 98 0.169 0.219 0.186 0.405 -1405.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 207 0 29 168 17 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 207

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rhodes College Memphis TN 1921

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1927 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 5.0 64 0