Otis Lambeth, baseball player, 1916-1918

Otis Lambeth

Born: 5/13/1890 in Berlin, KS, USA

Died: 6/5/1976 in Moran, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-07-16 | Final Game: 1918-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Otis Samuel Lambeth

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Biography

Otis Lambeth was a professional baseball pitcher active from 1916 to 1918. Born in 1890, he played during a transformative era in the sport, shortly after the dawn of the modern baseball age. Lambeth's career commenced in a time when the game was evolving, leading into an era that would soon witness significant changes in playing styles and strategies. Throughout his brief career, Lambeth compiled a record of 11 wins and 9 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. He recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 3.18, indicating his effectiveness and ability to limit opponents' scoring opportunities. Over the course of his time in the league, he struck out 58 batters and recorded 3 saves, highlighting his role as a reliable pitcher during a period when the art of pitching was still being perfected. While his career spanned just two seasons, Lambeth's contributions remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry, reflecting the dedication and skill of players from that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 9 43 19 5 0 3 178.3 176 63 3 74 58 3.18 0

Career ERA 3.18 vs. league average 2.76 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
1916 CLE AL 4 3 15 9 3 0 1 74.0 69 24 38 28 2.92 2.78 (-5%) -1272.1
1917 CLE AL 7 6 26 10 2 0 2 97.3 97 34 30 27 3.14 2.69 (-17%) -1412.2
1918 CLE AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7.0 10 5 6 3 6.43 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 60 5 10 2 1 0 2 0 1 17 0.167 0.180 0.233 0.414 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OBP .180 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.640 across their career seasons — 35.4% 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
1916 CLE AL 16 27 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1917 CLE AL 26 32 3 6 2 0 0 2 0 1 8 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1918 CLE AL 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 43 0 8 39 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 CLE P 15 0 2 14 3 1
1917 CLE P 26 0 6 23 3 1
1918 CLE P 2 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43