Otto Bluege, baseball player, 1932-1933

Otto Bluege

Born: 7/20/1909 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/28/1977 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-12 | Final Game: 1933-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: Otto Adam Bluege

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Biography

Otto Bluege was a professional baseball player born in 1909, who played in the major leagues from 1932 to 1933, primarily as a position player. Over the course of his brief career, Bluege appeared in 109 games, where he amassed a total of 62 hits. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 18 RBIs to his teams. His batting average stood at .213, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the early 1930s, a period marked by the Great Depression, which deeply affected baseball attendance and player performance. Bluege's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field, although he struggled to make a significant impact in a league that was rapidly evolving with the introduction of more powerful hitters. Despite not being a standout player statistically, he was part of an era that laid the groundwork for the future of baseball, showcasing the depth and resilience of players during tough economic times. After his playing days, Bluege's contributions to the game remained a testament to the spirit 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
109 291 18 62 6 2 0 18 0 26 29 0.213 0.278 0.247 0.525 -1369.9

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 26.8% below 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
1932 CIN NL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1933 CIN NL 108 291 17 62 6 2 0 18 0 26 29 0.213 .270 (-21%) .329 (-16%) .377 (-34%) .707 (-26%) -1369.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 0 13 16 1 1
3B 1 0 1 0 0 1
SS 95 0 162 256 28 48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 CIN 2B 10 0 13 16 1 1
1933 CIN 3B 1 0 1 0 0 1
1933 CIN SS 95 0 162 256 28 48

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Third Base 1
Shortstop 95