Cy Perkins
Born: 2/27/1896 in Gloucester, MA, USA
Died: 10/2/1963 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-09-25 | Final Game: 1934-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: Ralph Foster Perkins
Biography
Cy Perkins, born in 1896, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1915 until his retirement in 1934. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,171 games, accumulating 933 hits and delivering a solid batting average of .259. Known for his versatility, Perkins contributed significantly to his teams with a total of 30 home runs and 409 RBIs. He also showcased his agility on the base paths, successfully stealing 18 bases during his time in the league.
Perkins played in an era defined by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, which influenced the style of play during his career. His contributions were crucial for his teams, as he consistently provided offensive support and exhibited a strong work ethic on the field. As a player who bridged the gap between the early 20th century and the more modern approaches to baseball, he left a lasting legacy that is remembered by baseball historians and enthusiasts alike.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1171 | 3604 | 329 | 933 | 175 | 35 | 30 | 409 | 18 | 301 | 221 | 0.259 | 0.319 | 0.352 | 0.670 | -4538.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 7 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 6 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PHA | AL | 68 | 218 | 9 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 0.188 | -1133.9 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 101 | 305 | 22 | 77 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 27 | 22 | 0.252 | -36.8 |
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 148 | 492 | 40 | 128 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 52 | 5 | 28 | 35 | 0.260 | -670.3 |
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 141 | 538 | 58 | 155 | 31 | 4 | 12 | 73 | 5 | 32 | 32 | 0.288 | -8.0 |
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 148 | 505 | 58 | 135 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 69 | 1 | 40 | 30 | 0.267 | -891.6 |
| 1923 | PHA | AL | 143 | 500 | 53 | 135 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 65 | 1 | 65 | 30 | 0.270 | -64.0 |
| 1924 | PHA | AL | 128 | 392 | 31 | 95 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 31 | 20 | 0.242 | -1359.8 |
| 1925 | PHA | AL | 65 | 140 | 21 | 43 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 26 | 6 | 0.307 | 344.6 |
| 1926 | PHA | AL | 63 | 148 | 14 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 0.291 | -41.4 |
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 59 | 137 | 11 | 35 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 0.255 | -231.0 |
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 19 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | PHA | AL | 38 | 76 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.211 | -445.8 |
| 1930 | PHA | AL | 20 | 38 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | NYY | AL | 16 | 47 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.255 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 1111 | 0 | 3809 | 1037 | 109 | 100 |
| SS | 8 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | C | 6 | 0 | 38 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1917 | PHA | C | 6 | 0 | 31 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918 | PHA | C | 60 | 0 | 201 | 103 | 3 | 11 |
| 1919 | PHA | C | 87 | 0 | 340 | 134 | 14 | 15 |
| 1919 | PHA | SS | 8 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1920 | PHA | C | 146 | 0 | 524 | 179 | 15 | 15 |
| 1920 | PHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921 | PHA | C | 141 | 0 | 540 | 137 | 20 | 16 |
| 1922 | PHA | C | 141 | 0 | 432 | 130 | 9 | 10 |
| 1923 | PHA | C | 137 | 0 | 475 | 102 | 17 | 12 |
| 1924 | PHA | C | 128 | 0 | 415 | 102 | 9 | 9 |
| 1925 | PHA | C | 58 | 0 | 213 | 36 | 5 | 3 |
| 1925 | PHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | PHA | C | 55 | 0 | 205 | 38 | 4 | 5 |
| 1927 | PHA | C | 54 | 0 | 162 | 29 | 4 | 2 |
| 1927 | PHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | PHA | C | 19 | 0 | 47 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | PHA | C | 38 | 0 | 85 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1930 | PHA | C | 19 | 0 | 50 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1930 | PHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931 | NYA | C | 16 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1112 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 1.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1922 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 1.0 | 64 | 0 |