Vin Campbell

Born: 1/30/1888 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 11/16/1969 in Towson, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-06-06 | Final Game: 1915-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Arthur Vincent Campbell

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Biography

Vin Campbell, born in 1888, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1908 to 1915. Over the course of 546 games, Campbell established himself as a formidable hitter, amassing 642 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .31. His offensive contributions included 15 home runs and 167 RBIs, reflecting his ability to drive in runs and change the momentum of games. Additionally, Campbell displayed notable speed on the bases, successfully stealing 92 bases during his career, which underscored his dynamic playing style and versatility. Playing during the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more lively offensive game, Campbell's achievements positioned him as a key figure in the evolution of baseball. His strong batting average and on-base capabilities made him a valuable asset to his teams, contributing to the competitive landscape of the league during his active years. Although his playing days concluded in 1915, Vin Campbell's impact on the game remains recognized, as he exemplified the skill and athleticism that characterized the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
546	2069	326	642	85	36	15	167	92	132	156	0.310	0.357	0.408	0.765	5248.6

Career AVG .310 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +21.7% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +21.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.765 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — +16.2% above 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
1908	CHC	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	PIT	NL	97	282	42	92	9	5	4	21	17	26	23	0.326	.249 (+31%)	.317 (+23%)	.326 (+33%)	.644 (+28%)	1414.1
1911	PIT	NL	42	93	12	29	3	1	0	10	6	8	7	0.312	.266 (+17%)	.336 (+9%)	.356 (+2%)	.693 (+6%)	94.4
1912	BSN	NL	145	624	102	185	32	9	3	48	19	32	44	0.296	.268 (+10%)	.335 (-1%)	.358 (+9%)	.694 (+4%)	358.8
1914	IND	FL	134	544	92	173	23	11	7	44	26	37	47	0.318	.255 (+25%)	.322 (+14%)	.339 (+30%)	.661 (+22%)	2153.5
1915	NEW	FL	127	525	78	163	18	10	1	44	24	29	35	0.310	.250 (+24%)	.318 (+11%)	.332 (+17%)	.651 (+14%)	1227.8