Obie Lackey

Born: 10/6/1903 in Stony Point, NC, USA

Died: 1979 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Obie Ezekiel Lackey

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Biography

Obie Lackey, born in 1903, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility and consistent performance as a position player. With a career spanning multiple decades, Lackey has participated in 193 games, where he has accumulated 186 hits and a robust batting average of .276. His offensive contributions include 6 home runs and 92 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team's scoring efforts. Additionally, he has demonstrated speed on the base paths with 8 stolen bases, reflecting his well-rounded skill set. Lackey's career unfolds during an evolving era in baseball, where the game's dynamics shift toward a more offensive approach. His ability to maintain a solid batting average and contribute significantly in key situations underscores his importance to his team's lineup. As he continues to play, Lackey remains a pivotal figure in the league, embodying the resilience and adaptability that define successful players in the modern game. His ongoing presence in baseball not only highlights his personal achievements but also contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
193	673	77	186	26	4	6	92	8	40	3	0.276	0.318	0.354	0.672	-1229.4

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1929	HG	ANL	8	25	4	7	2	0	0	5	0	2	0	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	HIL	ANL	29	104	7	28	2	0	0	14	0	4	2	0.269	.289 (-7%)	.353 (-16%)	.415 (-31%)	.769 (-24%)	0.0
1930	HIL	IND	34	109	11	27	1	1	2	16	1	10	1	0.248	.293 (-16%)	.354 (-11%)	.429 (-23%)	.784 (-17%)	-330.1
1932	HIL	EWL	25	92	10	23	6	0	2	17	0	5	0	0.250	.275 (-9%)	.335 (-14%)	.391 (-3%)	.726 (-8%)	-140.7
1933	PC	NN2	19	58	10	14	2	1	1	9	1	6	0	0.241	.270 (-11%)	.329 (-5%)	.377 (-4%)	.707 (-5%)	-44.5
1933	SOX	NN2	9	35	4	12	1	1	0	4	3	2	0	0.343	—	—	—	—	-44.5
1934	PBG	NN2	18	73	8	18	7	0	0	4	1	2	0	0.247	.278 (-11%)	.340 (-22%)	.392 (-13%)	.733 (-17%)	-229.2
1935	PS	NN2	5	19	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	PS	NN2	26	92	13	34	3	1	1	16	2	3	0	0.370	.283 (+30%)	.349 (+11%)	.404 (+13%)	.753 (+12%)	184.1
1937	PS	NN2	16	52	7	12	1	0	0	5	0	4	0	0.231	.276 (-17%)	.342 (-17%)	.398 (-37%)	.740 (-28%)	-233.8
1938	HG	NN2	2	6	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	NBY	NN2	2	8	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	10	0	2	0
2B	76	74	169	227	27	27
3B	23	22	24	35	5	3
OF	7	5	4	1	0	0
SS	91	87	159	211	35	38

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	HG	SS	8	8	18	25	4	5
1929	HIL	SS	29	29	56	74	13	15
1930	HIL	2B	10	10	21	40	3	3
1930	HIL	3B	6	5	8	7	2	0
1930	HIL	SS	18	18	29	41	9	5
1932	HIL	2B	23	23	56	67	7	9
1932	HIL	3B	2	2	1	4	0	1
1933	PC	1B	1	1	10	0	2	0
1933	PC	SS	18	17	24	28	7	6
1933	SOX	2B	1	1	1	3	3	0
1933	SOX	3B	7	7	8	12	2	2
1933	SOX	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
1934	PBG	2B	11	11	30	32	4	3
1934	PBG	3B	3	3	1	4	1	0
1934	PBG	OF	2	2	1	1	0	0
1934	PBG	SS	3	2	9	7	0	2
1935	PS	2B	4	4	7	11	1	0
1935	PS	SS	1	1	1	4	0	0
1936	PS	2B	14	12	21	34	4	7
1936	PS	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1936	PS	SS	13	12	22	32	2	5
1937	PS	2B	13	13	33	40	5	5
1937	PS	3B	3	3	5	6	0	0
1938	HG	3B	2	2	1	2	0	0
1943	NBY	OF	2	2	1	0	0	0
1943	NBY	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0