Socks Seibold
Born: 5/31/1896 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 9/21/1965 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-09-18 | Final Game: 1933-06-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 162 lbs
Full name: Harry Seibold
Biography
Socks Seibold was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1933. Born in 1896, Seibold made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into a more dynamic era, following the deadball period. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, compiling a win-loss record of 48-86 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43. Known for his resilience on the mound, Seibold struck out 296 batters and recorded 5 saves, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations despite the challenges of the era.
Seibold's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, traits that served him well as he navigated the ups and downs of a lengthy career in professional baseball. While his overall record may not reflect dominance, his contributions were significant during a time when pitchers faced a unique set of challenges, including evolving offensive strategies and the emergence of new batting techniques. His legacy is etched not just in statistics, but also in the history of the game, as he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future athletes in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 86 | 191 | 135 | 64 | 8 | 5 | 1063.7 | 1179 | 523 | 60 | 405 | 296 | 4.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21.7 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4.15 | -207.6 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 4 | 16 | 33 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 160.0 | 141 | 70 | 85 | 55 | 3.94 | -2588.1 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 2 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45.7 | 58 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 5.32 | -1306.7 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 12 | 17 | 33 | 27 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 205.7 | 228 | 108 | 80 | 54 | 4.73 | -2320.6 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 15 | 16 | 36 | 33 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 251.0 | 288 | 115 | 85 | 70 | 4.12 | -9.9 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 10 | 18 | 33 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 206.3 | 226 | 107 | 65 | 50 | 4.67 | -1350.8 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 3 | 10 | 28 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 136.7 | 173 | 71 | 41 | 33 | 4.68 | -1557.6 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 1 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 36.7 | 43 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 3.68 | 377.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 395 | 27 | 76 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 25 | 43 | 0.192 | 0.242 | 0.223 | 0.465 | -1585.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 10 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 5 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 36 | 59 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0.220 | -116.3 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 15 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 33 | 70 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.286 | -166.5 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 36 | 90 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.211 | -548.6 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 33 | 70 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.129 | -753.6 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 28 | 46 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 191 | 0 | 51 | 229 | 5 | 18 |
| SS | 7 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | SS | 7 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 1 |
| 1916 | PHA | P | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | PHA | P | 33 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 1 | 2 |
| 1917 | PHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PHA | P | 14 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929 | BSN | P | 33 | 0 | 11 | 40 | 0 | 3 |
| 1930 | BSN | P | 36 | 0 | 10 | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| 1931 | BSN | P | 33 | 0 | 5 | 44 | 0 | 5 |
| 1932 | BSN | P | 28 | 0 | 12 | 35 | 0 | 4 |
| 1933 | BSN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 191 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |