Henry Kimbro

Born: 2/10/1912 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 7/11/1999 in Nashville, TN, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Allen Kimbro

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Biography

Henry Kimbro, born in 1912, is an active position player who has made a significant impact in professional baseball. Over the course of his career, he has played in 573 games, amassing 667 hits and demonstrating consistent offensive prowess with a batting average of .299. Kimbro is known for his ability to contribute not only with his bat but also with his legs, as evidenced by his 75 stolen bases. His power at the plate is reflected in his 31 home runs and 261 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and create scoring opportunities for his team. Kimbro's skillset has earned him recognition as a seven-time All-Star, underscoring his status as one of the premier players of his era. His career unfolds during a time of transition in baseball, where players are increasingly recognized for their athleticism and versatility on the field. Kimbro’s combination of hitting ability and speed makes him a valuable asset, and he continues to influence the game as he remains active in the league. As he advances through his career, Kimbro's contributions and achievements will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy in the history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 5 3 0 4 1 5.40 0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 37.2% 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
1941 NBY NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 5 3 4 1 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
573 2234 492 667 107 50 31 261 75 317 11 0.299 0.391 0.433 0.824 7251.9

Career AVG .299 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career OBP .391 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +17.4% above league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.824 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — +16.8% above 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
1937 WEG NN2 34 133 24 38 5 3 4 16 0 15 0 0.286 .276 (+3%) .342 (+5%) .398 (+15%) .740 (+10%) 228.8
1938 BEG NN2 36 148 32 39 5 3 0 20 1 16 1 0.264 .272 (-3%) .341 (-1%) .392 (-14%) .734 (-8%) -182.9
1939 BEG NN2 31 126 26 38 5 1 3 12 3 12 5 0.302 .274 (+10%) .342 (+7%) .393 (+9%) .735 (+8%) 188.2
1940 BEG NN2 59 228 54 60 8 2 2 24 8 48 1 0.263 .267 (-2%) .335 (+19%) .387 (-12%) .722 (+3%) 351.4
1941 NBY NN2 39 145 28 40 4 2 1 10 16 18 1 0.276 .262 (+5%) .332 (+10%) .373 (-6%) .705 (+2%) 107.0
1942 BEG NN2 54 224 38 58 8 5 2 27 4 24 3 0.259 .253 (+2%) .323 (+4%) .349 (+5%) .672 (+4%) 161.3
1943 BEG NN2 46 184 33 50 7 5 0 12 7 23 0 0.272 .255 (+6%) .324 (+9%) .346 (+5%) .671 (+7%) 215.8
1944 BEG NN2 34 134 29 49 7 4 2 14 4 17 0 0.366 .261 (+40%) .325 (+34%) .357 (+46%) .683 (+40%) 894.0
1945 BEG NN2 54 229 42 60 11 9 2 17 5 24 0 0.262 .260 (avg) .328 (+1%) .354 (+17%) .683 (+9%) 278.3
1946 BEG NN2 63 235 62 84 12 7 7 36 9 35 0 0.357 .256 (+39%) .328 (+36%) .358 (+55%) .687 (+46%) 1952.0
1947 BEG NN2 64 247 70 95 24 5 8 52 11 26 0 0.385 .262 (+47%) .336 (+33%) .376 (+65%) .712 (+50%) 2127.5
1948 BEG NN2 59 201 54 56 11 4 0 21 7 59 0 0.279 .263 (+6%) .340 (+34%) .379 (-2%) .719 (+15%) 930.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 47 7 16 3 0 0 4 7 0 0.340

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 NLC BEG 4 13 2 8 1 0 0 0 5 0 0.615
1939 NLC BEG 5 18 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.167
1939 NLP1 BEG 4 16 4 5 2 0 0 3 1 0 0.312

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 2 4 4 2 1
OF 570 570 1142 53 52 7
P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 WEG OF 34 34 41 2 4 1
1938 BEG OF 36 36 59 3 3 0
1939 BEG OF 31 31 60 2 2 0
1940 BEG OF 59 59 115 7 8 1
1941 NBY OF 39 39 89 3 1 0
1941 NBY P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1942 BEG OF 54 54 108 4 3 1
1943 BEG 3B 1 1 1 2 1 0
1943 BEG OF 45 45 102 6 4 1
1944 BEG OF 34 34 68 1 2 0
1945 BEG 3B 1 1 3 2 1 1
1945 BEG OF 53 53 103 5 5 1
1946 BEG OF 62 62 144 5 7 1
1947 BEG OF 64 64 136 8 8 1
1948 BEG OF 59 59 117 7 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Third Base 2
Left Field 44
Center Field 522
Right Field 4