Tony Boeckel, baseball player, 1917-1923

Tony Boeckel

Born: 8/25/1892 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 2/16/1924 in La Jolla, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-07-23 | Final Game: 1923-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Norman Doxie Boeckel

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Biography

Tony Boeckel was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1917 to 1923. Born in 1892, Boeckel made his mark during a transitional period in the game, navigating the post-deadball era where offensive production began to flourish. Over the course of his career, he played in 777 games, showcasing his skills as a consistent hitter with a career batting average of .282. His offensive contributions included 813 hits, 27 home runs, and 337 RBIs, reflecting his ability to drive in runs and support his teammates. In addition to his prowess at the plate, Boeckel was also a threat on the bases, finishing his career with 90 stolen bases, which underscored his speed and agility. His playing style was characterized by a blend of solid contact hitting and strategic base running, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Tony Boeckel's contributions during the early 20th century helped shape the evolving dynamics of baseball, leaving a legacy that would be remembered by fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
777 2880 372 813 130 36 27 337 90 237 218 0.282 0.339 0.381 0.720 782.7

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.707 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
1917 PIT NL 64 219 16 58 11 1 0 23 6 8 31 0.265 .248 (+6%) .312 (-5%) .323 (avg) .635 (-2%) -130.6
1919 PIT NL 45 152 18 38 9 2 0 16 11 18 20 0.250 .262 (-5%) .322 (+3%) .347 (-4%) .670 (avg) 20.4
1919 BSN NL 95 365 42 91 11 5 1 26 10 35 13 0.249 .262 (-5%) .322 (-2%) .347 (-9%) .670 (-6%) 20.4
1920 BSN NL 153 582 70 156 28 5 3 62 18 38 50 0.268 .271 (-1%) .331 (-5%) .363 (-4%) .694 (-5%) -603.0
1921 BSN NL 153 592 93 185 20 13 10 84 20 52 41 0.312 .286 (+9%) .344 (+7%) .395 (+12%) .739 (+10%) 1204.9
1922 BSN NL 119 402 61 116 19 6 6 47 14 35 32 0.289 .285 (+1%) .345 (+1%) .397 (+3%) .743 (+2%) 158.6
1923 BSN NL 148 568 72 169 32 4 7 79 11 51 31 0.298 .282 (+5%) .344 (+4%) .390 (+4%) .734 (+4%) 471.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 755 0 912 1356 143 111
SS 4 0 11 9 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 PIT 3B 62 0 71 116 13 9
1919 PIT 3B 45 0 43 77 9 2
1919 BSN 3B 93 0 98 188 12 11
1920 BSN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1920 BSN 3B 149 0 219 266 33 30
1920 BSN SS 3 0 10 7 0 1
1921 BSN 3B 153 0 184 276 33 19
1922 BSN 3B 106 0 128 168 15 13
1923 BSN 3B 147 0 169 265 28 27
1923 BSN SS 1 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 757
Shortstop 4