Em Lindbeck, baseball player, 1960-1960

Em Lindbeck

Born: 8/27/1934 in Kewanee, IL, USA

Died: 8/27/2008 in Kewanee, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-04-22 | Final Game: 1960-05-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Emerit Desmond Lindbeck

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Biography

Em Lindbeck was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short stint during the 1960 season, appearing in two games from April 22 to May 1. Although his time in the majors was limited, Lindbeck's journey to the big leagues highlighted the competitive nature of the sport during an era that saw numerous players vying for recognition and success amidst the backdrop of the post-war baseball boom. Throughout his short career, Lindbeck struggled offensively, finishing with a batting average of .0, with no hits, home runs, or RBIs to his name. Despite these statistics, his presence on a major league roster serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball. Lindbeck's story reflects the perseverance required in the sport, as well as the challenges faced by players during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 0.500 0.000 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +54.4% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 29.7% 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
1960 DET AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1955, 1956