Joe Atkins

Born: 5/9/1922 in Mobile, AL, USA

Died: 6/27/1970 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph Oscar Atkins

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Biography

Joe Atkins, born in 1922, is an active professional baseball player who has made a notable impact as a position player in the league. With a career spanning several seasons, Atkins has played in 17 games, showcasing his skills with a commendable batting average of .314. His ability to perform consistently at the plate is highlighted by his 16 hits, including one home run and 11 runs batted in (RBIs), reflecting his capability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Atkins' playing style emphasizes contact hitting and situational awareness, allowing him to excel in clutch situations. As an active player, he continues to adapt to the evolving landscape of baseball, where offensive production and on-base skills are increasingly valued. His presence in the game adds depth to his team's lineup, making him a player to watch as he seeks to further his career and leave his mark in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	51	11	16	3	2	1	11	0	7	0	0.314	0.417	0.510	0.926	197.1

Career AVG .314 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.

Career OBP .417 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +25.7% above league average.

Career SLG .510 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +38.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.926 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — +32.7% above 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
1944	NE	NN2	1	4	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CBE	NAL	16	47	10	14	2	2	1	9	0	6	0	0.298	—	—	—	—	197.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	11	2	2	0	1	0	1	1	0	0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1947	NWS	CBE	4	11	2	2	0	1	0	1	1	0	0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	11	7	7	17	4	1
OF	2	2	3	1	0	1
SS	3	2	6	6	3	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	NE	SS	1	1	4	3	2	3
1947	CBE	3B	11	7	7	17	4	1
1947	CBE	OF	2	2	3	1	0	1
1947	CBE	SS	2	1	2	3	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	11
Shortstop	3
Left Field	2