Socks Seibold, baseball player, 1915-1933

Socks Seibold

Born: 5/31/1896 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 9/21/1965 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-18 | Final Game: 1933-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Harry Seibold

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Biography

Socks Seibold was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1933. Born in 1896, Seibold made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into a more dynamic era, following the deadball period. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, compiling a win-loss record of 48-86 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43. Known for his resilience on the mound, Seibold struck out 296 batters and recorded 5 saves, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations despite the challenges of the era. Seibold's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, traits that served him well as he navigated the ups and downs of a lengthy career in professional baseball. While his overall record may not reflect dominance, his contributions were significant during a time when pitchers faced a unique set of challenges, including evolving offensive strategies and the emergence of new batting techniques. His legacy is etched not just in statistics, but also in the history of the game, as he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future athletes in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
48 86 191 135 64 8 5 1063.7 1179 523 60 405 296 4.43 0

Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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
1916 PHA AL 1 2 3 2 1 1 0 21.7 22 10 9 5 4.15 2.78 (-49%) -206.5
1917 PHA AL 4 16 33 15 9 1 1 160.0 141 70 85 55 3.94 2.69 (-46%) -2636.5
1919 PHA AL 2 3 14 4 1 0 0 45.7 58 27 26 19 5.32 3.09 (-72%) -1302.6
1929 BSN NL 12 17 33 27 16 1 1 205.7 228 108 80 54 4.73 4.60 (-3%) -2628.5
1930 BSN NL 15 16 36 33 20 1 2 251.0 288 115 85 70 4.12 4.80 (+14%) -781.3
1931 BSN NL 10 18 33 29 10 3 0 206.3 226 107 65 50 4.67 4.10 (-14%) -1612.6
1932 BSN NL 3 10 28 20 6 1 0 136.7 173 71 41 33 4.68 4.13 (-13%) -2120.6
1933 BSN NL 1 4 11 5 1 0 1 36.7 43 15 14 10 3.68 3.86 (+5%) 318.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
207 395 27 76 7 1 1 27 1 25 43 0.192 0.242 0.223 0.465 -1568.9

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career SLG .223 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.465 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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
1915 PHA AL 10 26 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 4 4 0.115 — — — — 0.0
1916 PHA AL 5 12 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1917 PHA AL 36 59 6 13 1 1 0 5 1 4 8 0.220 .248 (-11%) .312 (-10%) .323 (-16%) .635 (-13%) -117.9
1919 PHA AL 15 13 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1929 BSN NL 33 70 6 20 2 0 0 9 0 6 6 0.286 .289 (-1%) .353 (-3%) .415 (-24%) .769 (-15%) -166.3
1930 BSN NL 36 90 6 19 2 0 1 5 0 6 6 0.211 .293 (-28%) .354 (-27%) .429 (-38%) .784 (-33%) -536.6
1931 BSN NL 33 70 3 9 0 0 0 2 0 1 9 0.129 .276 (-53%) .338 (-58%) .388 (-67%) .726 (-63%) -748.0
1932 BSN NL 28 46 2 7 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.152 — — — — 0.0
1933 BSN NL 11 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 4 1 0 0
P 191 0 51 229 5 18
SS 7 0 6 19 10 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 PHA SS 7 0 6 19 10 1
1916 PHA OF 1 0 1 1 0 0
1916 PHA P 3 0 4 10 0 0
1917 PHA OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1917 PHA P 33 0 3 41 1 2
1919 PHA P 14 0 5 11 1 1
1929 BSN P 33 0 11 40 0 3
1930 BSN P 36 0 10 38 3 3
1931 BSN P 33 0 5 44 0 5
1932 BSN P 28 0 12 35 0 4
1933 BSN P 11 0 1 10 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 191
Shortstop 7
Left Field 2
Center Field 1