Arnold Umbach

Born: 12/6/1942 in Williamsburg, VA, USA

Died: 5/30/2020 in Auburn, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-10-03 | Final Game: 1966-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Arnold William Umbach

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Biography

Arnold Umbach was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1966. Born in 1942, Umbach made a brief but notable impact during the mid-1960s, a period characterized by a transition in baseball as teams began to embrace more specialized roles in pitching. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 1-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.12, showcasing his ability to limit runs during a time when offensive production was on the rise. Despite his limited time in the majors, Umbach recorded 30 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. While he did not achieve a high number of saves, his contributions were significant in various game situations, reflecting the evolving strategies of baseball during that era. Umbach's career, although brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the depth of talent that has graced the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	23	4	0	0	0	49.0	51	17	1	22	30	3.12	0

Career ERA 3.12 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 12.1% better than 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
1964	ATL	NL	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	8.3	11	3	4	7	3.24	—	-
1966	ATL	NL	0	2	22	3	0	0	0	40.7	40	14	18	23	3.10	3.52 (+12%)	309.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.125	0.300	0.125	0.425	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.425 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 38.2% 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
1964	ATL	NL	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	ATL	NL	22	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	23	4	4	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	ML1	P	1	1	0	1	0	0
1966	ATL	P	22	3	4	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23