Libe Washburn
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902-1903)
Libe Washburn was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1903 for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 14 career games, he hit .259 with 7 hits and 1 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/22/1940 in Malone, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-05-30
- Last Game
- 1903-07-17
Full name: Libeus Washburn
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 27 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | .259 | .375 | .259 | .634 | 0 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .375 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.
Career SLG .259 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.
Career OPS .634 vs. league average .664 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | PHI | NL | 8 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 27 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHI | NL | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 44 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 4.37 | 3.10 (-41%) | -65.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 44 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 4.37 | — | -65 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .357 |
| Away | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .154 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 18.0 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0.00 |
| Away | 2 | 16.0 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-17 | PHI | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-07-16 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-11 | PHI | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-10 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-09 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-07-06 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-06-30 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-22 | PHI | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1902-07-19 | NY1 | PHI | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-06-17 | NY1 | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-17 | PHI | CIN | L | 8.0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1903-07-11 | PHI | STL | L | 8.0 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-06-30 | PHI | CHC | L | 9.0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1903-06-22 | PHI | CIN | L | 9.0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901 |
Libe Washburn: the record in brief
The profile opens with Libe Washburn's first major league game on May 30, 1902; the last one listed came on July 17, 1903. Washburn played for the New York Giants (1902) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1903). The bio lists Washburn as an outfielder who batted from both sides and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 5'10" and 180 pounds. Washburn was born on June 16, 1874, in Lyme, NH, USA. The bio records the death on March 22, 1940, in Malone, NY, USA. Washburn's full given name, per the bio, is Libeus Washburn.
Washburn's career batting table shows 14 games, 27 at bats and 7 hits, a .259 average, plus 1 runs batted in. Washburn hit .259 while the league hit .264 over the same span, a figure close to average. 1902 produced Washburn's most hits, 4 of them for the New York Giants.
Frequently Asked Questions about Libe Washburn
- What years did Libe Washburn play?
- Libe Washburn played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1903.
- Was Libe Washburn a pitcher?
- No. Libe Washburn was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 4 career games.
- How many home runs did Libe Washburn hit?
- Libe Washburn hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Libe Washburn play for?
- Libe Washburn played for 2 teams: the New York Giants (1902) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1903).
- What were Libe Washburn's career stats?
- In 14 games, Libe Washburn had 7 hits, 1 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- What position did Libe Washburn play?
- Libe Washburn played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Libe Washburn and how much did he weigh?
- Libe Washburn was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Libe Washburn's career batting average?
- Libe Washburn batted .259 over his career, with 7 hits in 27 at bats.
- How many RBI did Libe Washburn have?
- Libe Washburn drove in 1 runs in his career.
- What was Libe Washburn's career ERA?
- Libe Washburn finished with a 4.37 career ERA, going 0-4 with 9 strikeouts.
- Is Libe Washburn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Libe Washburn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.