Babe Twombly
Born: 1/18/1896 in Jamaica Plain, MA, USA
Died: 11/23/1974 in San Clemente, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-04-14 | Final Game: 1921-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Clarence Edward Twombly
Biography
Babe Twombly was a professional baseball player born in 1896, whose career spanned from 1920 to 1921. As a position player, Twombly made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 165 games, showcasing a strong batting ability with a career batting average of .304. His offensive contributions included 109 hits, 3 home runs, and 32 RBIs, demonstrating his capability as a reliable hitter during his time on the field.
In addition to his hitting prowess, Twombly displayed speed and agility, evidenced by his 9 stolen bases. His ability to combine hitting with base-running skills made him a valuable asset to his teams. While his tenure in Major League Baseball was relatively short, Twombly's performance left a lasting impression in the early 1920s, contributing to the evolving landscape of professional baseball during a pivotal era in the sport's history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 | 43.0 | 9.0 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.326 | 0.370 | 0.558 | 0.928 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 30.0 | 28.0 | 5.0 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.321 | 0.345 | 0.571 | 0.916 |
| 1926 | 17.0 | 15.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.333 | 0.412 | 0.533 | 0.945 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 358 | 47 | 109 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 9 | 28 | 30 | 0.304 | 0.357 | 0.366 | 0.723 | 35.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | CHC | NL | 78 | 183 | 25 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 0.235 | -509.9 |
| 1921 | CHC | NL | 87 | 175 | 22 | 66 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 0.377 | 544.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 90 | 0 | 172 | 17 | 6 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | CHN | OF | 45 | 0 | 91 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1921 | CHN | OF | 45 | 0 | 81 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 21 |
| Center Field | 35 |
| Right Field | 34 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem | PA | 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917 |