Loren Babe, baseball player, 1952-1953

Loren Babe

Born: 1/11/1928 in Pisgah, IA, USA

Died: 2/14/1984 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-08-19 | Final Game: 1953-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Loren Rolland Babe

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Biography

Loren Babe was a professional baseball player born in 1928, whose career spanned from 1952 to 1953. He played primarily as a position player, making a notable impact during his time in the Major Leagues. Over the course of 120 games, Babe recorded 85 hits, contributed 2 home runs, and drove in 26 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .223. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Babe's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the post-war era and the gradual integration of the sport. Though his playing statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for are a testament to the depth and resilience of players in that era. His journey through the game highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes during the early 1950s, a time when baseball was evolving both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
120 382 37 85 18 2 2 26 1 39 26 0.223 0.298 0.296 0.594 -1332.3

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1952 NYY AL 12 21 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 4 4 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1953 NYY AL 5 18 2 6 1 0 2 6 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1953 PHA AL 103 343 34 77 16 2 0 20 0 35 20 0.224 .264 (-15%) .335 (-11%) .397 (-29%) .733 (-21%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 107 0 126 223 20 30
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 NYA 3B 9 0 4 16 2 3
1953 NYA 3B 5 0 8 15 2 3
1953 PHA 3B 93 0 114 192 16 24
1953 PHA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 107
Shortstop 1