Babe Twombly, baseball player, 1920-1921

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

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

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

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