Kirby White
Born: 1/3/1884 in Hillsboro, OH, USA
Died: 4/22/1943 in Hillsboro, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-05-04 | Final Game: 1911-05-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Oliver Kirby White
Biography
Kirby White was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, predominantly during the transitional period of the game as it was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style. Born in 1884, White's career spanned from May 4, 1909, to May 24, 1911. Over the course of his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 17 wins and 25 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.24, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum in an era where pitching was paramount.
Throughout his career, White struck out 102 batters and recorded 2 saves, contributing to his teamsโ efforts on the mound. His performance reflected the pitching talent of his time, and although his career was relatively short-lived, his statistics highlight the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball. White's contributions to the game during this pivotal period helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers as the sport continued to evolve.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 25 | 58 | 44 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 330.7 | 294 | 119 | 10 | 168 | 102 | 3.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BSN | NL | 6 | 13 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 148.3 | 134 | 53 | 80 | 53 | 3.22 | -4027.6 |
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 1.38 | -1186.8 |
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 10 | 9 | 30 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 153.3 | 142 | 59 | 75 | 42 | 3.46 | -2909.5 |
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 103 | 9 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 0.214 | 0.283 | 0.262 | 0.545 | -208.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BSN | NL | 23 | 50 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.160 | -274.9 |
| 1910 | BSN | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 30 | 46 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 58 | 43 | 11 | 79 | 12 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BSN | P | 23 | 19 | 6 | 37 | 6 | 1 |
| 1910 | BSN | P | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1910 | PIT | P | 30 | 21 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 0 |
| 1911 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 58 |