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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WSN | AL | 18 | 9 | 39 | 34 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 242.0 | 221 | 96 | 78 | 105 | 3.57 | - |
| 1928 | WSN | AL | 2 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 | 102 | 52 | 32 | 13 | 6.08 | - |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5.19 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 10 | 17 | 37 | 31 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 237.3 | 254 | 116 | 86 | 47 | 4.40 | -3371.5 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 5 | 12 | 41 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 164.7 | 190 | 95 | 49 | 42 | 5.19 | -1936.2 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 0 | 4 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 73.3 | 87 | 46 | 25 | 13 | 5.65 | -2132.3 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 1 | 7 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 | 115 | 59 | 24 | 17 | 6.20 | -1202.0 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 80.3 | 97 | 49 | 16 | 14 | 5.49 | -2496.9 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WSN | AL | 39 | 83 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0.133 | -770.8 |
| 1928 | WSN | AL | 16 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 37 | 75 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0.267 | -347.2 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 41 | 53 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.226 | -287.8 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 19 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 19 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.120 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 31 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS1 | P | 39 | 0 | 11 | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| 1928 | WS1 | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | BOS | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BOS | P | 37 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 1 |
| 1931 | BOS | P | 41 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 1932 | BOS | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | PHA | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945 | CIN | P | 31 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
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 |