Emil Batch

Born: 1/21/1880 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 8/23/1926 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-13 | Final Game: 1907-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Emil Batch was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1904 to 1909. Born in 1880, Batch's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the advent of the lively ball era, which would significantly change the dynamics of the game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 348 games, showcasing his skills at the plate and on the bases. Batch accumulated a total of 315 hits, resulting in a batting average of .251. He demonstrated a moderate power presence with 7 home runs and contributed to his teams with 98 RBIs. His speed on the bases was evident as he recorded 37 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized the era. While not a Hall of Famer, Batch's contributions to the teams he played for during his career remain a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
348	1253	134	315	38	22	7	98	37	65	120	0.251	0.290	0.334	0.624	-376.2

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .305 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.622 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
1904	BRO	NL	28	94	9	24	1	2	2	7	6	1	9	0.255	.246 (+3%)	.300 (-10%)	.321 (+16%)	.622 (+3%)	7.0
1905	BRO	NL	145	568	64	143	20	11	5	49	21	26	49	0.252	.248 (+1%)	.307 (-7%)	.322 (+9%)	.629 (+1%)	-135.3
1906	BRO	NL	59	203	23	52	7	6	0	11	3	15	24	0.256	.247 (+4%)	.307 (+1%)	.315 (+11%)	.622 (+6%)	144.2
1907	BRO	NL	116	388	38	96	10	3	0	31	7	23	38	0.247	.245 (+1%)	.304 (-4%)	.308 (-7%)	.613 (-5%)	-392.1