Sam Kimber

Born: 10/29/1852 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/6/1925 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1885-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Samuel Jackson Kimber

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Biography

Sam Kimber was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, specifically from 1884 to 1885. Born in 1852, Kimber's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 18 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. He showcased his skills on the mound by striking out 126 batters, though he did not record any saves during his time in the major leagues. Kimber's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the game during his era, where pitchers were tasked with not only keeping runs down but also demonstrating stamina and resilience on the field. While his overall record may not reflect dominance, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the time. As the sport evolved, Kimber's career remains a testament to the early days of professional baseball, paving the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
18	21	42	42	42	4	0	369.3	379	163	7	77	126	3.97	0

Career ERA 3.97 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 29.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	BR3	AA	18	20	41	41	41	4	0	361.3	364	153	72	122	3.81	3.11 (-23%)	-4203.2
1885	PRO	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	15	10	5	4	11.25	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	145	14	21	1	2	0	0	0	9	2	0.145	0.200	0.179	0.379	-720.2

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.379 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 37.7% 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
1884	BR3	AA	41	142	14	21	1	2	0	0	0	9	0	0.148	.243 (-39%)	.278 (-27%)	.327 (-44%)	.606 (-36%)	-720.2
1885	PRO	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	42	0	33	73	31	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	BR3	P	41	0	33	69	30	0
1885	PRO	P	1	0	0	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	42