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Libe Washburn

Libe Washburn Notable

b. June 16, 1874 · New York Giants 1902, Philadelphia Phillies 1903

Libe Washburn divided two seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the New York Giants from 1902, then the Philadelphia Phillies through 1903.

Across 14 games he batted .259, with 7 hits and 2 runs. He finished with 1 stolen base. He went 0 and 4 with a 4.37 earned run average, pitching 35 innings in 4 games. He struck out 9.

He was born in Lyme, NH, USA on June 16, 1874, and died on March 22, 1940. He batted both ways and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1902 NYG 6914 000 0221 .444
1903 PHI 81813 000 1130 .167
Career 142727 000 1351 .259

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1903 PHI 0444 035.044 171194.37
Career 0444 035.044 17119 4.37

On this day & linked events

1874

Born June 16, 1874

Lyme, NH, USA

1940

Died March 22, 1940

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