Floyd Stromme
Born: 8/1/1916 in Cooperstown, ND, USA
Died: 2/7/1993 in Wenatchee, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-07-05 | Final Game: 1939-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Floyd Marvin Stromme
Biography
Floyd Stromme was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. Stromme's tenure in the majors spanned from July 5, 1939, to September 19, 1939, where he appeared in five games. Despite the limited opportunities, he managed to showcase his hitting ability with a batting average of .333, recording one hit in his five at-bats.
Although Stromme did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his time in the league, his performance remains a notable footnote in baseball history, particularly during an era that was transitioning from the pre-World War II landscape of baseball. His career, albeit short-lived, reflects the challenges faced by many players during that time, as the sport dealt with the impacts of the Great Depression and the looming global conflict. Floyd Stromme's brief appearance in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game, even if their careers did not reach the heights of stardom.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 4.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 4.85 | -681.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston | IL | 1936 |