Carroll Sembera, baseball player, 1965-1970

Carroll Sembera

Born: 7/26/1941 in Shiner, TX, USA

Died: 6/15/2005 in Shiner, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-28 | Final Game: 1970-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Carroll William Sembera

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Biography

Carroll Sembera, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1965 to 1970. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Sembera played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a new age characterized by more offensive play. Throughout his career, Sembera recorded a win-loss record of 3-11 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7. He struck out 94 batters and notched up 6 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations, particularly in relief roles. Sembera's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics, as he represented a generation of players who navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing sport. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Sembera's commitment and perseverance on the mound left an indelible mark on the teams he played for and the fans who watched him compete. His career remains a testament to the dedication required to succeed in Major League Baseball during the late 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 11 99 1 0 0 6 139.7 149 73 13 73 94 4.70 0

Career ERA 4.70 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1965 HOU NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 7.3 5 3 3 4 3.68 — 0.0
1966 HOU NL 1 2 24 0 0 0 1 33.0 36 11 16 21 3.00 3.52 (+15%) -330.3
1967 HOU NL 2 6 45 0 0 0 3 59.7 66 32 19 48 4.83 3.30 (-46%) -237.6
1969 WSN NL 0 2 23 0 0 0 2 33.0 28 13 24 15 3.55 3.61 (+2%) -
1970 WSN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6.7 14 14 11 6 18.90 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 15 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.133 0.133 0.133 0.267 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.267 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 61.2% 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
1965 HOU NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 HOU NL 24 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 HOU NL 45 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1969 WSN NL 23 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1970 WSN NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 99 1 5 30 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1965 HOU P 2 1 0 2 0 0
1966 HOU P 24 0 3 6 0 0
1967 HOU P 45 0 2 15 0 0
1969 MON P 23 0 0 6 1 1
1970 MON P 5 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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