Claude Corbitt, baseball player, 1945-1949

Claude Corbitt

Born: 7/21/1915 in Sunbury, NC, USA

Died: 5/1/1978 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-09-23 | Final Game: 1949-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Claude Elliott Corbitt

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Biography

Claude Corbitt was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the league during the late 1940s. Born in 1915, Corbitt's career spanned from 1945 to 1949, a time when the game was beginning to evolve in the post-World War II era. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in 215 games throughout his career. Corbitt recorded a total of 153 hits, which included one home run and 37 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .243. His ability to contribute on the base paths was also evident, as he successfully stole eight bases during his time in the majors. Corbitt's career unfolded during a pivotal period in baseball history, marked by the integration of the sport and the shifting dynamics of player roles. While he did not achieve the iconic status of some of his contemporaries, Corbitt's contributions to his teams were significant in their own right, reflecting the hustle and determination that characterized many players of his generation. After concluding his playing days on August 21, 1949, he left behind a legacy that, while modest in statistical terms, was indicative of the competitive spirit of the era.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
8.0 8.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1942 8.0 8.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
215 630 60 153 22 1 1 37 8 47 30 0.243 0.297 0.286 0.583 -2008.5

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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
1945 BRO NL 2 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1946 CIN NL 82 274 25 68 10 1 1 16 3 23 13 0.248 .256 (-3%) .328 (-6%) .358 (-16%) .687 (-11%) -526.3
1948 CIN NL 87 258 24 66 11 0 0 18 4 14 16 0.256 .263 (-3%) .340 (-13%) .379 (-21%) .719 (-17%) -848.4
1949 CIN NL 44 94 10 17 1 0 0 3 1 9 1 0.181 .262 (-31%) .343 (-27%) .384 (-50%) .727 (-39%) -633.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 69 0 138 136 9 25
3B 19 0 21 32 2 5
SS 106 0 172 279 21 57

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 BRO 3B 2 0 1 3 0 1
1946 CIN SS 77 0 126 229 20 45
1948 CIN 2B 52 0 101 112 6 18
1948 CIN 3B 16 0 20 29 1 4
1948 CIN SS 11 0 17 19 0 2
1949 CIN 2B 17 0 37 24 3 7
1949 CIN 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1949 CIN SS 18 0 29 31 1 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 68
Third Base 19
Shortstop 108

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1935, 1936