Dwight Siebler, baseball player, 1963-1967

Dwight Siebler

Born: 8/5/1937 in Columbus, NE, USA

Died: 6/16/2021 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-08-26 | Final Game: 1967-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: Dwight Leroy Siebler

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Biography

Dwight Siebler was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1963 to 1967. Born in 1937, Siebler made a mark in the Major Leagues during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Over the course of his career, Siebler compiled a record of 4-3, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.45 reflected his skill in controlling hitters and minimizing runs, while he recorded a total of 71 strikeouts and finished with 1 save in his appearances. Siebler's pitching style was characterized by a solid command of his pitches, allowing him to navigate the challenges of the game during the mid-1960s. While his playing time was relatively brief, he played an important role in the teams he was part of, demonstrating the depth and talent found in Major League rosters during that era. Though he retired in 1967, his contributions to the game continue to be remembered by baseball historians and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 3 48 8 2 0 1 117.3 97 45 15 44 71 3.45 0

Career ERA 3.45 vs. league average 3.47 across their career seasons — near 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
1963 MIN AL 2 1 7 5 2 0 0 38.7 25 12 12 22 2.79 3.46 (+19%) -884.7
1964 MIN AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 11.0 10 6 6 10 4.91 3.58 (-37%) -6.7
1965 MIN AL 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 15.0 11 7 11 15 4.20 3.50 (-20%) -358.0
1966 MIN AL 2 2 23 2 0 0 1 49.7 47 19 14 24 3.44 3.52 (+2%) -682.5
1967 MIN AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 1 1 0 3.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 27 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 12 0.074 0.167 0.074 0.241 0.0

Career AVG .074 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 70.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career SLG .074 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 80.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.241 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 64.6% 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
1963 MIN AL 7 15 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1964 MIN AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1965 MIN AL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 MIN AL 23 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 MIN AL 2 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 48 8 6 10 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 MIN P 7 5 2 2 0 0
1964 MIN P 9 0 0 1 0 0
1965 MIN P 7 1 1 2 0 0
1966 MIN P 23 2 3 5 1 0
1967 MIN P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 1957, 1958