Tiny Graham, baseball player, 1914-1914

Tiny Graham

Born: 9/9/1892 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 12/29/1962 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-08-30 | Final Game: 1914-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Dawson Francis Graham

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Tiny Graham was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. His Major League career spanned from August 30, 1914, to October 5, 1914, during which he appeared in 25 games as a position player. Graham recorded a total of 14 hits, contributing 3 runs batted in and finishing with a batting average of .23. Although he did not hit any home runs, he did manage to steal one base, showcasing a measure of speed that was valuable in the context of his playing era. Despite a brief career, Graham's participation in Major League Baseball during its formative years reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time. The early 1910s saw significant changes in the game, including evolving styles of play and the increasing importance of offensive statistics. While his time in the league was limited, Tiny Graham remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport's development during its early stages.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 61 5 14 1 0 0 3 1 3 10 0.230 0.266 0.246 0.512 -215.4

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .246 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.512 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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 CIN NL 25 61 5 14 1 0 0 3 1 3 10 0.230 .255 (-10%) .322 (-18%) .339 (-27%) .661 (-23%) -215.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 25 0 187 9 8 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CIN 1B 25 0 187 9 8 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 25