Newt Kimball

Born: 3/27/1915 in Logan, UT, USA

Died: 3/22/2001 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-05-07 | Final Game: 1943-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Newell Whitney Kimball

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Biography

Newt Kimball was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1937 to 1943. Born in 1915, Kimball made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the sport was navigating the challenges of the Great Depression and the impending global conflict of World War II. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 9 losses, showcasing his skills on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure, Kimball struck out a total of 88 batters and recorded 5 saves, contributing to his team's success during his tenure. Kimball's playing style was characterized by a solid mix of control and strategy, allowing him to navigate the complexities of the game effectively. As a pitcher during the early 1940s, he played in an era marked by the transition of baseball as it adjusted to wartime challenges, with many star players leaving to serve in the military. Despite these circumstances, Kimball's contributions on the field remained significant, and his legacy as a reliable pitcher continues to be recognized by baseball historians and enthusiasts alike.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
7.0	7.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
3.0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0.0	26.0	10.0	8.0	0	0	0	3.60

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1935	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1942	1.0	1.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1943	6.0	6.0	2.0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	GS	H	R	ER	ERA
1935	0	0	4.0	2.0	0	0.00
1942	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.00
1943	3.0	2.0	21.0	8.0	8.0	4.50

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	9	94	13	4	0	5	235.7	219	99	8	117	88	3.78	0

Career ERA 3.78 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1937	CHC	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	5.0	12	6	1	0	10.80	—	-
1938	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.0	3	1	0	1	9.00	—	-
1940	BRO	NL	3	1	21	0	0	1	33.7	29	12	15	21	3.21	4.21 (+24%)	295.5
1940	STL	NL	1	0	2	1	1	0	14.0	11	4	6	6	2.57	4.21 (+39%)	-
1941	BRO	NL	3	1	15	5	1	1	52.0	43	21	29	17	3.63	3.94 (+8%)	147.5
1942	BRO	NL	2	0	14	1	0	0	29.3	27	12	19	8	3.68	3.57 (-3%)	-375.3
1943	BRO	NL	1	1	5	0	0	1	11.0	9	2	5	2	1.64	3.50 (+53%)	-41.0
1943	PHI	NL	1	6	34	6	2	2	89.7	85	41	42	33	4.12	3.50 (-18%)	-985.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
94	50	2	9	1	0	0	5	0	6	16	0.180	0.268	0.200	0.468	0.0

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.468 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1937	CHC	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1938	CHC	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1940	BRO	NL	21	5	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1940	STL	NL	2	6	0	2	1	1	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
1941	BRO	NL	15	14	1	3	0	1	1	3	0.214	—	—	—	—
1942	BRO	NL	14	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—
1943	BRO	NL	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1943	PHI	NL	34	16	0	3	0	3	5	8	0.188	—	—	—	—