Bart Cantz

Born: 1/29/1860 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/12/1943 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-07-25 | Final Game: 1890-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Bartholomew L. Cantz

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Biography

Bart Cantz, born in 1860, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, playing from 1888 to 1890. He made his debut on July 25, 1888, and concluded his professional playing days on May 17, 1890. During his time in the league, Cantz appeared in 62 games, accumulating 34 hits and driving in 18 runs, which reflected the offensive challenges players faced during this era. His batting average of .157 and absence of home runs underscored the struggles many players encountered with hitting consistency in the nascent years of professional baseball, a time when the game was still evolving and defenses were often ahead of the hitters. Cantz's career unfolded during a period characterized by both innovation and the growing popularity of baseball across the United States. While not a standout performer statistically, his contributions as a player helped lay the groundwork for the more dynamic offensive styles that would emerge in subsequent decades. The late 1800s were a transitional time in baseball, and players like Cantz played a role in the development of the game as it began to shift from the deadball era into a more competitive and evolving sport. After his retirement, Cantz remained a part of baseball history, representing the many players whose careers, though not well-documented, contributed to the rich tapestry of the game’s early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
62	217	14	34	4	1	0	18	2	6	32	0.157	0.179	0.184	0.364	-1159.0

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Career SLG .184 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.364 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 45.5% 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
1888	BL2	AA	37	126	7	21	2	1	9	0	2	18	0.167	.238 (-30%)	.290 (-38%)	.319 (-38%)	.610 (-38%)	-722.1
1889	BL2	AA	20	69	6	12	2	0	8	2	4	14	0.174	.263 (-34%)	.334 (-34%)	.357 (-43%)	.691 (-39%)	-436.9
1890	PH4	AA	5	22	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.045	—	—	—	—	0.0