Babe Twombly

Born: 1/18/1896 in Jamaica Plain, MA, USA

Died: 11/23/1974 in San Clemente, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-14 | Final Game: 1921-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Clarence Edward Twombly

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Biography

Babe Twombly was a professional baseball player born in 1896, whose career spanned from 1920 to 1921. As a position player, Twombly made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 165 games, showcasing a strong batting ability with a career batting average of .304. His offensive contributions included 109 hits, 3 home runs, and 32 RBIs, demonstrating his capability as a reliable hitter during his time on the field. In addition to his hitting prowess, Twombly displayed speed and agility, evidenced by his 9 stolen bases. His ability to combine hitting with base-running skills made him a valuable asset to his teams. While his tenure in Major League Baseball was relatively short, Twombly's performance left a lasting impression in the early 1920s, contributing to the evolving landscape of professional baseball during a pivotal era in the sport's history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
47.0	43.0	9.0	14.0	4.0	0	2.0	4.0	3.0	0	3.0	0.326	0.370	0.558	0.928

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1925	30.0	28.0	5.0	9.0	4.0	0	1.0	1.0	1.0	0	2.0	0.321	0.345	0.571	0.916
1926	17.0	15.0	4.0	5.0	0	0	1.0	3.0	2.0	0	1.0	0.333	0.412	0.533	0.945

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
165	358	47	109	9	2	3	32	9	28	30	0.304	0.357	0.366	0.723	131.1

Career AVG .304 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.718 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
1920	CHC	NL	78	183	25	43	1	1	2	14	5	17	20	0.235	.271 (-14%)	.331 (-9%)	.363 (-22%)	.694 (-15%)	-458.4
1921	CHC	NL	87	175	22	66	8	1	1	18	4	11	10	0.377	.286 (+32%)	.344 (+20%)	.395 (+14%)	.739 (+17%)	589.5