Horace Kibbie, baseball player, 1925-1925

Horace Kibbie

Born: 7/18/1903 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

Died: 10/19/1975 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-06-13 | Final Game: 1925-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Horace Kent Kibbie

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Biography

Horace Kibbie, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1925 to 1925. Primarily serving as a position player, Kibbie made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. Over the course of his short career, he played in 11 games and recorded 11 hits, resulting in a batting average of .268. His contributions included 2 RBIs, though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, Kibbie's performance reflected the skills and tenacity of players in the mid-1920s, illustrating a competitive spirit during a transitional period in baseball history. His experience in the league, albeit limited, showcased the challenges faced by many players of the era who aspired to leave a lasting impact on the game. Kibbie's career remains a testament to the dedication and passion for baseball that characterized this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 41 5 11 2 0 0 2 0 5 6 0.268 0.348 0.317 0.665 0.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1925 BSN NL 11 41 5 11 2 0 0 2 0 5 6 0.268 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 8 0 18 29 5 2
SS 3 0 5 11 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 BSN 2B 8 0 18 29 5 2
1925 BSN SS 3 0 5 11 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 8
Shortstop 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1923, 1924, 1925