John Carbine, baseball player, 1875-1876

John Carbine

Born: 10/12/1855 in Syracuse, NY, USA

Died: 9/11/1915 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-05-08 | Final Game: 1876-06-01

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: John C. Carbine

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Biography

John Carbine, born in 1855, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1875 to 1876. He played a total of 17 games, during which he recorded 7 hits and 3 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .115. Carbine's time in the league occurred during the early years of professional baseball, a period characterized by the transition from amateur play to the establishment of formal leagues. The game was still in its formative stages, with evolving rules and styles of play that would shape the future of baseball. Despite his limited statistical impact, Carbine's involvement in the league contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the 19th century. The sport was becoming increasingly popular, and players like Carbine were part of this burgeoning movement, paving the way for the stars that would follow. His career, although short-lived, is a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the development of baseball during its early years, even if they did not achieve long-lasting fame or prolific statistics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 61 3 7 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.115 0.115 0.115 0.230 0.0

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OBP .115 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Career SLG .115 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.230 vs. league average 0.582 across their career seasons — 60.6% 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
1875 KEO 10 36 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1876 LS1 NL 7 25 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.160 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 0 183 4 16 8
OF 1 0 1 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 KEO 1B 10 0 112 3 6 4
1876 LS1 1B 6 0 71 1 10 4
1876 LS1 OF 1 0 1 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 16
Right Field 1