Norm Siebern
Born: 7/26/1933 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 10/30/2015 in Naples, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1956-06-15 | Final Game: 1968-07-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Norman Leroy Siebern
Biography
Norm Siebern was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1956 to 1968. Born in 1933, Siebern established himself as a reliable position player in Major League Baseball, showcasing a solid batting average of .272 over the course of 1,406 games. He accumulated a total of 1,217 hits and hit 132 home runs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Siebern's prowess at the plate earned him three All-Star selections, marking him as one of the standout players of his era.
Playing during a transformative period in baseball, Siebern's career unfolded just as the sport was evolving, characterized by increasing offensive production and the emergence of new talent. In addition to his power-hitting capabilities, he also demonstrated speed on the base paths, notching 18 stolen bases throughout his career. With 636 RBIs, Siebern played a crucial role in driving runs for his teams, solidifying his legacy as a key contributor in the league during the late 1950s and 1960s. His blend of hitting ability and base running made him a respected figure among his peers and a beloved player for fans.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1406 | 4481 | 662 | 1217 | 206 | 38 | 132 | 636 | 18 | 708 | 748 | 0.272 | 0.369 | 0.423 | 0.792 | 13387.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NYY | AL | 54 | 162 | 27 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 38 | 0.204 | -451.9 |
| 1958 | NYY | AL | 134 | 460 | 79 | 138 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 55 | 5 | 66 | 87 | 0.300 | 1764.1 |
| 1959 | NYY | AL | 120 | 380 | 52 | 103 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 53 | 3 | 41 | 71 | 0.271 | 323.9 |
| 1960 | KC1 | AL | 144 | 520 | 69 | 145 | 31 | 6 | 19 | 69 | 0 | 72 | 68 | 0.279 | 1915.3 |
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 153 | 560 | 68 | 166 | 36 | 5 | 18 | 98 | 2 | 82 | 91 | 0.296 | 2207.9 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 162 | 600 | 114 | 185 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 117 | 3 | 110 | 88 | 0.308 | 3628.4 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 152 | 556 | 80 | 151 | 25 | 2 | 16 | 83 | 1 | 79 | 82 | 0.272 | 1567.8 |
| 1964 | BAL | AL | 150 | 478 | 92 | 117 | 24 | 2 | 12 | 56 | 2 | 106 | 87 | 0.245 | 1411.2 |
| 1965 | BAL | AL | 106 | 297 | 44 | 76 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 1 | 50 | 49 | 0.256 | 815.9 |
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 125 | 336 | 29 | 83 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 63 | 61 | 0.247 | 404.4 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 33 | 44 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0.205 | -65.2 |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 46 | 58 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 0.155 | -65.2 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 27 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.167 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | WS | BOS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 1958 | WS | NYA | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.125 |
| 1956 | WS | NYA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 827 | 784 | 6905 | 571 | 61 | 655 |
| OF | 420 | 388 | 801 | 19 | 13 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | NYA | OF | 51 | 39 | 100 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1958 | NYA | OF | 133 | 122 | 259 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 1959 | NYA | 1B | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959 | NYA | OF | 93 | 92 | 175 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | KC1 | 1B | 69 | 68 | 626 | 39 | 8 | 58 |
| 1960 | KC1 | OF | 75 | 72 | 151 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | KC1 | 1B | 109 | 107 | 907 | 76 | 11 | 88 |
| 1961 | KC1 | OF | 47 | 44 | 83 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | KC1 | 1B | 162 | 162 | 1405 | 127 | 10 | 122 |
| 1963 | KC1 | 1B | 131 | 131 | 1193 | 102 | 12 | 95 |
| 1963 | KC1 | OF | 16 | 16 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | BAL | 1B | 149 | 138 | 1171 | 101 | 6 | 121 |
| 1965 | BAL | 1B | 76 | 67 | 631 | 48 | 6 | 64 |
| 1966 | CAL | 1B | 99 | 94 | 814 | 65 | 7 | 96 |
| 1967 | BOS | 1B | 13 | 6 | 47 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1967 | BOS | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | SFN | 1B | 15 | 8 | 88 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 1967 | SFN | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | BOS | 1B | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | BOS | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 827 |
| Left Field | 402 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 1958 | Gold Glove | LF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 27th | 1.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1962 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 7th | 53.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1961 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 7.0 | 280 | 0 |