Jake Atz

Born: 7/1/1879 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 5/22/1945 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-24 | Final Game: 1909-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Jacob Henry Atz

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Biography

Jake Atz was a professional baseball player born in 1879, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Atz played a total of 209 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded 132 hits over his career, achieving a batting average of .218. Despite not hitting any home runs, Atz contributed to his teams with 49 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the bases, tallying 23 stolen bases. Atz played during an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to a more modern style of play, where strategy and speed were becoming increasingly important. His ability to steal bases reflected the emphasis on aggressive baserunning during this time. While he may not have been among the most prolific hitters of his era, his contributions to the game were significant, as he played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies. After his retirement in 1909, Atz's impact on the game remained a part of baseball history, marking the contributions of players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	605	64	132	21	3	0	49	23	69	54	0.218	0.304	0.263	0.567	-340.7

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.625 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1902	WSN	AL	3	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	CHW	AL	4	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	CHW	AL	83	206	24	40	3	0	27	9	31	21	0.194	.240 (-19%)	.298 (+4%)	.306 (-32%)	.605 (-14%)	-269.6
1909	CHW	AL	119	381	39	90	18	3	22	14	38	33	0.236	.244 (-3%)	.306 (+1%)	.312 (-4%)	.618 (-2%)	-71.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	163	155	286	459	40	53
3B	3	2	0	9	0	1
OF	4	2	4	3	0	0
SS	19	13	21	51	3	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	WS1	2B	3	0	2	11	0	1
1907	CHA	3B	2	2	0	8	0	1
1907	CHA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1908	CHA	2B	46	42	82	137	15	12
1908	CHA	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1908	CHA	SS	18	13	19	50	3	3
1909	CHA	2B	114	113	202	311	25	40
1909	CHA	OF	3	2	4	3	0	0
1909	CHA	SS	1	0	2	1	0	0