Joe Birmingham

Born: 12/3/1884 in Elmira, NY, USA

Died: 4/23/1946 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, México

MLB Debut: 1906-09-12 | Final Game: 1914-07-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Leo Birmingham

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Biography

Joe Birmingham was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who had a career spanning from 1906 to 1914. Born in 1884, Birmingham made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, moving away from the deadball era into a time when offensive production began to gain greater emphasis. Over the course of his career, he played in 771 games, achieving a total of 667 hits, 265 RBIs, and a batting average of .253. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 108 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and strategic base running. Birmingham's career included stints with several teams, where he became known for his solid hitting and reliable fielding. He hit 7 home runs during his time in the league, adding to the burgeoning excitement of the game as power hitting began to emerge. His contributions were significant to the teams he played for, as he helped to pave the way for future generations of players who would further revolutionize the sport. Despite not being a household name today, Birmingham's legacy is remembered as part of the foundation of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
771	2633	284	667	89	27	7	265	108	129	339	0.253	0.294	0.316	0.610	-2685.4

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 5.9% 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
1906	CLE	AL	10	40	5	11	2	1	0	6	2	1	2	0.275	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	CLE	AL	137	476	55	112	10	9	1	33	23	16	73	0.235	.245 (-4%)	.304 (-13%)	.308 (-3%)	.613 (-8%)	-845.6
1908	CLE	AL	122	413	32	88	10	1	2	38	15	19	63	0.213	.240 (-11%)	.298 (-15%)	.306 (-16%)	.605 (-16%)	-1145.7
1909	CLE	AL	100	343	29	99	10	5	1	38	12	19	57	0.289	.244 (+18%)	.306 (+9%)	.312 (+14%)	.618 (+11%)	608.3
1910	CLE	AL	104	367	41	84	11	2	0	35	18	23	42	0.229	.249 (-8%)	.317 (-11%)	.326 (-17%)	.644 (-14%)	-916.3
1911	CLE	AL	125	447	55	136	18	5	2	51	16	15	41	0.304	.266 (+14%)	.336 (-1%)	.356 (+7%)	.693 (+3%)	143.2
1912	CLE	AL	107	369	49	94	19	3	1	45	15	26	34	0.255	.268 (-5%)	.335 (-7%)	.358 (-8%)	.694 (-8%)	-562.0
1913	CLE	AL	47	131	16	37	9	1	0	15	7	8	22	0.282	.259 (+9%)	.325 (avg)	.345 (+6%)	.670 (+3%)	32.6
1914	CLE	AL	19	47	2	6	0	0	0	4	0	2	5	0.128	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	0	66	9	3	3
3B	18	2	23	41	6	4
OF	712	454	1478	129	70	38
SS	4	4	9	10	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	CLE	3B	1	1	0	1	0	0
1906	CLE	OF	9	8	18	2	0	0
1907	CLE	OF	133	132	268	28	16	8
1907	CLE	SS	3	3	9	7	1	3
1908	CLE	OF	121	118	250	20	12	6
1908	CLE	SS	1	1	0	3	0	0
1909	CLE	OF	98	97	203	15	12	2
1910	CLE	3B	1	1	1	5	0	0
1910	CLE	OF	103	99	223	24	10	8
1911	CLE	3B	16	0	22	35	6	4
1911	CLE	OF	102	0	231	19	7	6
1912	CLE	1B	9	0	66	9	3	3
1912	CLE	OF	96	0	198	18	11	8
1913	CLE	OF	36	0	73	2	2	0
1914	CLE	OF	14	0	14	1	0	0