Arlie Tarbert, baseball player, 1927-1928

Arlie Tarbert

Born: 9/10/1904 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 11/27/1946 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-06-18 | Final Game: 1928-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Wilbur Arlington Tarbert

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Biography

Arlie Tarbert was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s. His career spanned from 1927 until May 1, 1928, during which he participated in 39 games. Tarbert recorded a total of 16 hits, achieving a batting average of .186. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 7 RBIs to his teams, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite a low batting average. He also demonstrated some speed on the basepaths, stealing 1 base during his time in the league. Tarbert's playing career unfolded during an era of baseball characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a time where offensive production began to gain prominence. While he may not have achieved the statistical success of some of his contemporaries, his brief stint in the majors reflects the challenging nature of establishing a lasting legacy in a highly competitive environment. Tarbert's journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game, often without the fanfare that accompanied the stars of their time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 86 6 16 2 0 0 7 1 4 13 0.186 0.247 0.209 0.457 -439.6

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1927 BOS AL 33 69 5 13 1 0 0 5 0 3 12 0.188 .282 (-33%) .344 (-26%) .392 (-48%) .736 (-38%) -439.6
1928 BOS AL 6 17 1 3 1 0 0 2 1 1 1 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 33 0 38 5 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 BOS OF 27 0 30 4 2 0
1928 BOS OF 6 0 8 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 10
Center Field 3
Right Field 20

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Ohio State University Columbus OH 1925, 1926, 1927