Kirby White

Born: 1/3/1884 in Hillsboro, OH, USA

Died: 4/22/1943 in Hillsboro, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-05-04 | Final Game: 1911-05-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Oliver Kirby White

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Biography

Kirby White was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, predominantly during the transitional period of the game as it was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style. Born in 1884, White's career spanned from May 4, 1909, to May 24, 1911. Over the course of his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 17 wins and 25 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.24, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum in an era where pitching was paramount. Throughout his career, White struck out 102 batters and recorded 2 saves, contributing to his teams’ efforts on the mound. His performance reflected the pitching talent of his time, and although his career was relatively short-lived, his statistics highlight the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball. White's contributions to the game during this pivotal period helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers as the sport continued to evolve.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	25	58	44	21	4	2	330.7	294	119	10	168	102	3.24	0

Career ERA 3.24 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 11.5% worse 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
1909	BSN	NL	6	13	23	19	11	1	0	148.3	134	53	80	53	3.22	2.55 (-26%)	-4056.7
1910	BSN	NL	1	2	3	3	3	0	0	26.0	15	4	12	6	1.38	2.79 (+50%)	-1198.6
1910	PIT	NL	10	9	30	21	7	3	2	153.3	142	59	75	42	3.46	2.79 (-24%)	-2981.6
1911	PIT	NL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	3.0	3	3	1	1	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
58	103	9	22	3	1	0	3	0	8	25	0.214	0.283	0.262	0.545	-209.8

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1909	BSN	NL	23	50	3	8	0	1	3	1	13	0.160	.244 (-35%)	.306 (-37%)	.312 (-36%)	.618 (-37%)	-276.0
1910	BSN	NL	3	6	1	2	0	0	0	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	PIT	NL	30	46	5	12	3	0	0	6	10	0.261	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	PIT	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0