Art Twineham

Born: 11/26/1866 in Galesburg, IL, USA

Died: 2/3/1905 in Shanghai, Shanghai, China

MLB Debut: 1893-09-11 | Final Game: 1894-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Arthur S. Twineham

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Biography

Art Twineham was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the National League during the early years of organized baseball, spanning from 1893 to 1909. Born in 1866, Twineham showcased his talents primarily as a position player and is remembered for his notable contributions on the field. Over the course of his career, he played in 52 games, amassing 55 hits and finishing with a commendable batting average of .314. His offensive prowess included 1 home run and 27 runs batted in (RBIs), illustrating his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Twineham's playing style reflected the transitional period of baseball in the late 19th century, a time when the game was evolving from its rough-and-tumble beginnings towards a more organized structure. While he was not known for his speed, evidenced by his tally of 2 stolen bases, his hitting skills positioned him as a valuable asset to his teams. Though his career in Major League Baseball spanned just a few years, Twineham's impact during a formative era of the sport remains a testament to the early players who laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
52	175	30	55	6	1	1	27	2	10	13	0.314	0.375	0.377	0.752	-129.8

Career AVG .314 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.752 vs. league average 0.775 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
1893	STL	NL	14	48	8	15	2	0	0	11	0	1	2	0.312	—	—	—	—	-49.9
1894	STL	NL	38	127	22	40	4	1	1	16	2	9	11	0.315	.309 (+2%)	.379 (+2%)	.435 (-11%)	.814 (-5%)	-79.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	52	0	195	54	17	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1893	SLN	C	14	0	48	16	5	1
1894	SLN	C	38	0	147	38	12	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	52