Chad Kimsey, baseball player, 1929-1936

Chad Kimsey

Born: 8/6/1906 in Copperhill, TN, USA

Died: 12/3/1942 in Pryor, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-21 | Final Game: 1936-07-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Clyde Elias Kimsey

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Biography

Chad Kimsey was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1929 to 1936. Born in 1906, Kimsey's career unfolded during a dynamic era of baseball marked by both the tail end of the deadball era and the emergence of more offensive play. Over his seven-season career, he compiled a record of 24 wins and 29 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.07. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Kimsey struck out a total of 121 batters and recorded 17 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a reliable reliever. Despite not achieving the widespread fame of some of his contemporaries, Kimsey contributed to the teams he played for with his versatile pitching skills. His time in the league reflected the transitional nature of baseball during the 1930s, a period that saw the game evolve into a more power-driven sport. After his retirement on July 29, 1936, Kimsey left behind a legacy that highlighted the important role of pitchers in the game's history, particularly for those who navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 29 198 10 2 0 17 509.3 618 287 23 194 121 5.07 0

Career ERA 5.07 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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
1929 SLA AL 3 6 24 3 1 0 1 64.3 83 36 19 13 5.04 4.60 (-10%) 603.5
1930 SLA AL 6 10 42 4 1 0 1 113.3 139 80 45 32 6.35 4.80 (-32%) -1173.9
1931 SLA AL 4 6 42 1 0 0 7 94.3 121 46 27 27 4.39 4.10 (-7%) 1138.8
1932 SLA AL 4 2 33 0 0 0 3 78.3 85 35 33 13 4.02 4.13 (+3%) -856.7
1932 CHW AL 1 1 7 0 0 0 2 11.0 8 3 5 6 2.45 4.13 (+41%) -
1933 CHW AL 4 1 28 2 0 0 0 96.0 124 59 36 19 5.53 3.86 (-43%) -
1936 DET AL 2 3 22 0 0 0 3 52.0 58 28 29 11 4.85 4.59 (-6%) -760.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
227 206 30 58 9 2 6 26 2 16 53 0.282 0.336 0.432 0.768 193.1

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .432 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.768 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — near 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
1929 SLA AL 29 30 6 8 2 0 2 4 0 1 8 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1930 SLA AL 60 70 14 24 4 1 2 14 1 5 16 0.343 .293 (+17%) .354 (+9%) .429 (+20%) .784 (+15%) 193.1
1931 SLA AL 47 37 5 10 1 0 2 5 1 8 11 0.270 — — — — 0.0
1932 SLA AL 34 18 1 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1932 CHW AL 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 CHW AL 28 33 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.152 — — — — 0.0
1936 DET AL 22 16 3 5 1 1 0 1 0 1 5 0.312 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 198 0 24 164 9 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 SLA P 24 0 7 25 1 2
1930 SLA P 42 0 2 32 2 0
1931 SLA P 42 0 6 31 3 1
1932 SLA P 33 0 4 22 1 1
1932 CHA P 7 0 0 8 1 1
1933 CHA P 28 0 2 28 0 2
1936 DET P 22 0 3 18 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 198