Joe Agler, baseball player, 1912-1915

Joe Agler

Born: 6/12/1887 in Coshocton, OH, USA

Died: 4/26/1971 in Massillon, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-10-01 | Final Game: 1915-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Joseph Abram Agler

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Biography

Joe Agler was a professional baseball player born in 1887, who played as a position player from 1912 until his retirement in 1915. Throughout his career, Agler participated in 234 games, where he recorded 185 hits and maintained a batting average of .246. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 38 bases, showcasing a playing style that emphasized agility and quickness. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in Major League Baseball, his contributions included a total of 36 RBIs, reflecting his ability to support his teammates and contribute to scoring. Agler's career unfolded during an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to emphasize speed and contact hitting over the power game that would dominate in later decades. Despite not being a household name, his impact on the field was felt through his ability to get on base and create opportunities for his team. After concluding his professional career on October 2, 1915, Agler left behind a legacy of determination and skill that contributed to the evolving narrative of baseball in the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
234 751 121 185 22 10 0 36 38 131 131 0.246 0.359 0.302 0.661 704.8

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.666 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
1912 WSN AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 BUF FL 135 463 82 126 17 6 0 20 21 77 78 0.272 .255 (+7%) .322 (+17%) .339 (-1%) .661 (+7%) 983.5
1915 BUF FL 25 73 11 13 1 2 0 2 2 20 14 0.178 .250 (-29%) .318 (+11%) .332 (-26%) .651 (-8%) -1.6
1915 BLF FL 72 214 28 46 4 2 0 14 15 34 38 0.215 .250 (-14%) .318 (+2%) .332 (-24%) .651 (-11%) -1.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 136 0 1311 93 24 86
2B 3 0 8 10 2 2
OF 78 0 138 8 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 WS1 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1914 BUF 1B 76 0 734 49 12 44
1914 BUF OF 54 0 97 8 4 3
1915 BUF 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1915 BUF OF 20 0 36 0 1 0
1915 BLF 1B 58 0 573 44 12 42
1915 BLF 2B 3 0 8 10 2 2
1915 BLF OF 4 0 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 136
Second Base 4
Left Field 51
Center Field 11
Right Field 17