Herb Souell

Born: 2/5/1913 in West Monroe, LA, USA

Died: 7/12/1978 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Herbert Souell

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Biography

Herb Souell is an active position player born in 1913, known for his dynamic presence on the baseball field. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 371 games, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .29. Souell has accumulated 426 hits, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. With 6 home runs and 159 RBIs, he demonstrates a balanced approach to hitting, combining power with the ability to drive in runs. Moreover, his speed is evident through 56 stolen bases, marking him as a player who can change the dynamics of a game on the basepaths. Souell's talent has earned him four All-Star selections, affirming his status as one of the standout players of his era. His career unfolds during a time when the game is evolving, making it crucial for players to adapt to new styles of play. As he continues to compete, Souell remains a significant figure in the sport, inspiring both fans and aspiring players alike with his dedication and performance on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
371	1467	257	426	45	23	6	159	56	106	2	0.290	0.342	0.365	0.707	456.9

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.696 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
1940	KCM	NAL	35	122	19	38	5	1	0	15	8	16	1	0.311	.267 (+17%)	.335 (+18%)	.387 (-5%)	.722 (+6%)	183.2
1941	KCM	NAL	4	12	2	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	KCM	NAL	32	130	22	37	4	0	0	11	4	7	0	0.285	.253 (+12%)	.323 (+1%)	.349 (-10%)	.672 (-5%)	-92.4
1943	KCM	NAL	54	208	31	52	7	2	0	14	7	16	0	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.324 (-6%)	.346 (-13%)	.671 (-9%)	-320.8
1944	KCM	NAL	53	200	33	57	5	2	2	17	4	18	0	0.285	.261 (+9%)	.325 (+6%)	.357 (+1%)	.683 (+3%)	117.7
1945	KCM	NAL	47	186	39	59	8	5	1	33	4	10	0	0.317	.260 (+22%)	.328 (+9%)	.354 (+21%)	.683 (+15%)	406.2
1946	KCM	NAL	39	156	18	40	2	0	0	13	7	9	0	0.256	.256 (avg)	.328 (-10%)	.358 (-25%)	.687 (-18%)	-443.7
1947	KCM	NAL	61	257	52	85	5	7	1	32	16	16	1	0.331	.262 (+26%)	.336 (+13%)	.376 (+11%)	.712 (+12%)	506.9
1948	KCM	NAL	46	196	41	56	8	6	2	22	6	14	0	0.286	.263 (+8%)	.340 (-1%)	.379 (+10%)	.719 (+5%)	99.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
16	65	8	18	0	0	0	8	2	0	0.277

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	AVG
1948	ALC	KCM	7	28	2	7	3	2	0.250
1946	NWS	KCM	7	32	5	11	5	0	0.344
1942	NWS	KCM	2	5	1	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	363	358	328	599	83	51
OF	7	7	9	3	0	0
SS	2	2	2	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	KCM	3B	32	31	18	47	6	0
1940	KCM	OF	3	3	5	0	0	0
1941	KCM	3B	3	3	3	4	0	0
1942	KCM	3B	31	30	24	34	6	0
1942	KCM	OF	1	1	0	3	0	0
1943	KCM	3B	54	54	53	77	11	6
1944	KCM	3B	53	50	47	100	14	9
1944	KCM	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1944	KCM	SS	1	1	0	0	0	0
1945	KCM	3B	45	45	45	83	8	9
1945	KCM	OF	2	2	4	0	0	0
1946	KCM	3B	38	38	41	67	16	11
1946	KCM	SS	1	1	2	6	0	0
1947	KCM	3B	61	61	61	97	13	9
1948	KCM	3B	46	46	36	90	9	7