Cecil Coombs, baseball player, 1914-1914

Cecil Coombs

Born: 3/18/1888 in Moweaqua, IL, USA

Died: 11/25/1975 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-08-07 | Final Game: 1914-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Cecil Lysander Coombs

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Biography

Cecil Coombs, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the major leagues during the early 20th century. He played as a position player, engaging in a total of 7 games from August 7 to August 12, 1914. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Coombs managed to make a mark with 4 hits and 1 run batted in, culminating in a batting average of .174. His career, albeit limited, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era that was characterized by evolving playing styles and the growing popularity of the sport. Coombs’ career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the onset of the Deadball Era, which would see a shift in offensive strategies and player dynamics. While he did not achieve notable power statistics, with no home runs or stolen bases recorded, his presence on the field exemplified the persistence and dedication of players who sought to leave their mark in the competitive landscape of early baseball. Though he did not enjoy a lengthy career, Coombs remains a part of the narrative of the sport's development in the early 1900s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 23 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.174 0.208 0.217 0.426 0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.426 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 35.6% 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
1914 CHW AL 7 23 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.174 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 0 13 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CHA OF 7 0 13 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 7