Socks Seybold

Born: 11/23/1870 in Washingtonville, OH, USA

Died: 11/21/1921 in Greensburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-08-20 | Final Game: 1908-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ralph Orlando Seybold

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Biography

Socks Seybold, born in 1870, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1899 to 1908, during which he played 997 games and established himself as a formidable hitter. Seybold amassed a total of 1,085 hits, resulting in a commendable batting average of .294. He showcased his power at the plate with 51 home runs and contributed significantly to his teams with 556 RBIs. Additionally, his speed on the bases was evident through his 66 stolen bases, marking him as an all-around player during a period when offensive prowess was increasingly celebrated. Seybold’s playing style reflected the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive approach in baseball. He was known for his versatility and ability to adapt to various roles on the field, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His contributions to the game were not only measured by his statistics but also by his influence in popularizing a more aggressive style of play that would shape the future of baseball. Seybold's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the evolution of the sport in the early 1900s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
997	3685	478	1085	218	54	51	556	66	293	298	0.294	0.353	0.424	0.777	13821.4

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career SLG .424 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +28.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.777 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — +20.7% above 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
1899	CIN	NL	22	85	13	19	5	1	0	8	2	6	8	0.224	.282 (-21%)	.343 (-18%)	.366 (-17%)	.710 (-17%)	-254.1
1901	PHA	AL	114	449	74	150	24	14	8	90	15	40	44	0.334	.271 (+23%)	.326 (+22%)	.359 (+40%)	.686 (+31%)	2625.7
1902	PHA	AL	137	522	91	165	27	12	16	97	6	43	32	0.316	.266 (+18%)	.321 (+17%)	.343 (+47%)	.665 (+32%)	3103.1
1903	PHA	AL	137	522	76	156	45	8	8	84	5	38	43	0.299	.261 (+14%)	.316 (+12%)	.345 (+34%)	.662 (+23%)	2156.3
1904	PHA	AL	143	510	56	149	26	9	3	64	12	42	45	0.292	.246 (+18%)	.300 (+17%)	.321 (+23%)	.622 (+20%)	1851.2
1905	PHA	AL	133	492	64	135	37	4	6	59	5	42	41	0.274	.248 (+11%)	.307 (+11%)	.322 (+25%)	.629 (+18%)	1594.5
1906	PHA	AL	116	411	41	130	23	2	5	59	9	30	23	0.316	.247 (+28%)	.307 (+19%)	.315 (+33%)	.622 (+26%)	1841.2
1907	PHA	AL	147	564	58	153	29	4	5	92	10	40	46	0.271	.245 (+11%)	.304 (+6%)	.308 (+18%)	.613 (+12%)	1139.8
1908	PHA	AL	48	130	5	28	2	0	0	3	2	12	16	0.215	.240 (-10%)	.298 (-4%)	.306 (-25%)	.605 (-14%)	-236.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	16	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1905	WS	PHA	5	16	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	45	12	399	19	12	17
OF	935	554	1398	91	60	29

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	CIN	OF	22	0	40	4	4	0
1901	PHA	1B	14	0	144	7	2	7
1901	PHA	OF	100	0	157	10	8	2
1902	PHA	OF	136	0	246	11	10	3
1903	PHA	1B	18	0	163	8	6	6
1903	PHA	OF	120	0	177	9	7	4
1904	PHA	1B	13	12	92	4	4	4
1904	PHA	OF	129	128	180	12	5	5
1905	PHA	OF	133	133	215	13	4	5
1906	PHA	OF	114	112	150	10	13	3
1907	PHA	OF	147	147	201	19	6	7
1908	PHA	OF	34	34	32	3	3	0