Carey Selph

Born: 12/5/1901 in Donaldson, AR, USA

Died: 2/24/1976 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-05-25 | Final Game: 1932-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Carey Isom Selph

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Carey Selph was born in 1901 and enjoyed a brief but impactful career in Major League Baseball from 1929 through 1932. Primarily a position player, Selph participated in 141 games, during which he recorded 124 hits and achieved a batting average of .277. His offensive contributions included 58 RBIs and 8 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to both produce runs and provide speed on the basepaths. Notably, Selph did not hit any home runs during his career, reflecting a playing style that emphasized contact hitting and situational play rather than power. Playing during the late 1920s and early 1930s, Selph's career coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style of play. While he may not have been a household name, Selph's solid batting average and versatility as a player contributed to the teams he played for, allowing him to carve out a role in a competitive league. His legacy remains as a testament to the skilled athletes who contributed to the game during these formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
141	447	58	124	20	9	0	58	8	37	13	0.277	0.338	0.362	0.701	-323.8

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1929	STL	NL	25	51	8	12	1	1	0	7	1	6	4	0.235	.289 (-19%)	.353 (-11%)	.415 (-29%)	.769 (-21%)	-180.9
1932	CHW	AL	116	396	50	112	19	8	0	51	7	31	9	0.283	.275 (+3%)	.335 (+2%)	.391 (-5%)	.726 (-2%)	-143.0