Norm Siebern, baseball player, 132 home runs, 1956-1968

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

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

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