Dick Siebert

Born: 2/19/1912 in Fall River, MA, USA

Died: 12/9/1978 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-09-07 | Final Game: 1945-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Richard Walther Siebert

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Biography

Dick Siebert was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1932 to 1945. Born in 1912, Siebert established himself as a reliable hitter during his time in the league, amassing a total of 1,104 hits over the course of 1,035 games. He finished his career with a commendable batting average of .282, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Known for his power at the plate, Siebert recorded 32 home runs and drove in 482 runs, showcasing his ability to excel in crucial situations. Throughout his career, Siebert's skills earned him recognition, including an All-Star selection. He was also known for his speed on the bases, stealing 30 bases during his tenure. Playing primarily during the pre- and post-war years, Siebert navigated the challenges of an era marked by the Great Depression and the Second World War, which impacted the sport significantly. His contributions to the game left a lasting legacy, and he remains a notable figure in baseball history for his consistent performance and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1035	3917	439	1104	204	40	32	482	30	276	185	0.282	0.332	0.379	0.710	996.0

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1932	BRO	NL	6	7	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	BRO	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	STL	NL	22	38	3	7	2	0	0	2	1	4	8	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	STL	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	PHA	AL	48	194	24	55	8	3	0	28	2	10	9	0.284	.272 (+4%)	.341 (-4%)	.392 (-9%)	.734 (-7%)	0.0
1939	PHA	AL	101	402	58	118	28	3	6	47	4	21	22	0.294	.274 (+7%)	.342 (-4%)	.393 (+8%)	.735 (+2%)	47.8
1940	PHA	AL	154	595	69	170	31	6	5	77	8	33	34	0.286	.267 (+7%)	.335 (-3%)	.387 (-1%)	.722 (-2%)	-358.0
1941	PHA	AL	123	467	63	156	28	8	5	79	1	37	22	0.334	.262 (+27%)	.332 (+16%)	.373 (+23%)	.705 (+20%)	1729.5
1942	PHA	AL	153	612	57	159	25	7	2	74	4	24	17	0.260	.253 (+3%)	.323 (-10%)	.349 (-5%)	.672 (-7%)	-1063.8
1943	PHA	AL	146	558	50	140	26	7	1	72	6	33	21	0.251	.255 (-2%)	.324 (-9%)	.346 (-5%)	.671 (-7%)	-924.5
1944	PHA	AL	132	468	52	143	27	5	6	52	2	62	17	0.306	.261 (+17%)	.325 (+19%)	.357 (+18%)	.683 (+18%)	1789.3
1945	PHA	AL	147	573	62	153	29	1	7	51	2	50	33	0.267	.260 (+2%)	.328 (avg)	.354 (+1%)	.683 (avg)	23.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	949	0	8523	741	94	732
OF	59	0	98	6	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1932	BRO	1B	2	13	0	0	0
1936	BRO	OF	1	0	1	0	0
1937	SLN	1B	7	44	3	1	2
1938	PHA	1B	46	403	41	0	35
1939	PHA	1B	99	874	74	9	73
1940	PHA	1B	154	1322	119	22	112
1941	PHA	1B	123	1102	106	12	95
1942	PHA	1B	152	1345	104	16	109
1943	PHA	1B	145	1332	111	15	117
1944	PHA	1B	74	661	48	5	60
1944	PHA	OF	58	98	5	5	0
1945	PHA	1B	147	1427	135	14	129