Art Twineham
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1894)
Art Twineham was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1894 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 52 career games, he hit .314 with 55 hits, 1 home runs, and 27 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- Died
- 2/3/1905 in Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- MLB Debut
- 1893-09-11
- Last Game
- 1894-09-30
Full name: Arthur S. Twineham
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 175 | 30 | 55 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 10 | 13 | .314 | .375 | .377 | .752 | -122 |
Career AVG .314 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.
Career OBP .375 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .377 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OPS .752 vs. league average .775 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | SLN | NL | 14 | 48 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .312 | — | — | — | — | -48.4 |
| 1894 | SLN | NL | 38 | 127 | 22 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 11 | .315 | .309 (+2%) | .379 (+2%) | .435 (-11%) | .814 (-5%) | -73.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 52 | 175 | 30 | 55 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 10 | 13 | .314 | — | — | — | — | -122 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 52 |
Art Twineham: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 11, 1893 and the final game on September 30, 1894, Art Twineham built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Browns, from 1893 through 1894. Twineham played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on November 26, 1866, in Galesburg, IL, USA, Twineham was listed at 6'1" and 190 pounds. Twineham's death is recorded on February 3, 1905, in Shanghai, Shanghai, China. Twineham's full given name, per the bio, is Arthur S. Twineham.
Across 52 games at the plate, Twineham's career line reads 55 hits in 175 at bats for a .314 average, plus 1 home run and 27 RBI. Twineham got on base at a .375 rate and slugged .377 (.752 OPS). The league as a whole hit .295 across Twineham's seasons, which puts the .314 career mark 6.7% above average. No season topped the 40 hits of 1894. 1894 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .315 against a league .309, a 2% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Twineham
- What years did Art Twineham play?
- Art Twineham played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1894.
- Was Art Twineham a pitcher?
- No. Art Twineham was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Art Twineham hit?
- Art Twineham hit 1 career home run with 55 hits.
- What teams did Art Twineham play for?
- Art Twineham played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1893–1894).
- What were Art Twineham's career stats?
- In 52 games, Art Twineham had 55 hits, 1 home runs, 27 RBI, 30 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .314 batting average.
- What position did Art Twineham play?
- Art Twineham played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Art Twineham and how much did he weigh?
- Art Twineham was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Art Twineham hit each season?
- Art Twineham's home runs by season: 0 in 1893 and 1 in 1894. His most in one season was 1, in 1894.
- What was Art Twineham's career batting average?
- Art Twineham batted .314 over his career, with 55 hits in 175 at bats.
- How many RBI did Art Twineham have?
- Art Twineham drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Art Twineham in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Art Twineham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.