Cy Twombly
Born: 6/15/1897 in Groveland, MA, USA
Died: 12/3/1974 in Savannah, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-06-25 | Final Game: 1921-08-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Edwin Parker Twombly
Biography
Cy Twombly was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1897, who played in the early 1920s. His career spanned from June 25, 1921, to August 17, 1921, during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to shift away from the deadball era and embrace a more offensive style of play. Despite a brief career, Twombly made his mark on the game with his competitive spirit on the mound.
In his limited time in the majors, Twombly finished with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.86. Over the course of his career, he recorded 7 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not register any saves. While Twombly's career statistics may not reflect overwhelming success, he contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a period characterized by evolving strategies and the emergence of new pitching talent.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 26 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 5.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 26 | 18 | 25 | 7 | 5.86 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHW | AL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHA | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem | PA | 1916, 1917 |
| Springfield College | Springfield | MA | 1919, 1920, 1921 |