Lloyd Christenbury, baseball player, 1919-1922

Lloyd Christenbury

Born: 10/19/1893 in Mecklenburg County, NC, USA

Died: 12/13/1944 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-20 | Final Game: 1922-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Lloyd Reid Christenbury

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Biography

Lloyd Christenbury was a professional baseball player born in 1893 who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1919 to 1922, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Christenbury played a total of 205 games, during which he demonstrated a solid batting ability with a career batting average of .273. He recorded 113 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 47 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts during his tenure. Known for his agility and speed on the base paths, Christenbury also managed to steal 5 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. His career unfolded in an era when baseball was evolving, and players like him played a crucial role in shaping the game as it began to embrace a more power-oriented style. Though his time in the league was relatively brief, Christenbury's contributions to the teams he played for reflect the hard work and dedication that characterized the players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
205 414 78 113 14 6 4 47 5 54 32 0.273 0.362 0.365 0.727 174.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — near 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
1919 BSN NL 7 31 5 9 1 0 0 4 0 2 2 0.290 — — — — 0.0
1920 BSN NL 65 106 17 22 2 2 0 14 0 13 12 0.208 .271 (-24%) .331 (-10%) .363 (-27%) .694 (-19%) -321.1
1921 BSN NL 62 125 34 44 6 2 3 16 3 21 7 0.352 .286 (+23%) .344 (+30%) .395 (+28%) .739 (+29%) 748.4
1922 BSN NL 71 152 22 38 5 2 1 13 2 18 11 0.250 .285 (-12%) .345 (-3%) .397 (-17%) .743 (-10%) -253.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 43 0 79 104 15 12
3B 6 0 1 5 2 1
OF 53 0 95 8 7 1
SS 9 0 14 27 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 BSN OF 7 0 14 2 1 1
1920 BSN 2B 6 0 11 13 1 2
1920 BSN 3B 2 0 0 1 1 1
1920 BSN OF 14 0 16 1 2 0
1920 BSN SS 7 0 14 25 5 4
1921 BSN 2B 32 0 64 75 13 9
1921 BSN 3B 2 0 0 3 0 0
1921 BSN SS 2 0 0 2 0 0
1922 BSN 2B 5 0 4 16 1 1
1922 BSN 3B 2 0 1 1 1 0
1922 BSN OF 32 0 65 5 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 43
Third Base 6
Shortstop 9
Left Field 42
Center Field 2
Right Field 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Davidson College Davidson NC 1914