Otto Deininger, baseball player, 1902-1909

Otto Deininger

Born: 10/10/1877 in Wasseralfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Died: 9/25/1950 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-26 | Final Game: 1909-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Otto Charles Deininger

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Biography

Otto Deininger, born in 1877, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1902 to 1909. Primarily known as a position player, Deininger made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 58 games throughout his career. He recorded 46 hits, contributing to a batting average of .263. Although he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 16 runs and showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 5 stolen bases. Deininger's playing era coincided with the early development of professional baseball, a time when the game was transitioning from its formative years into a more structured and competitive sport. His contributions, while not monumental, reflected the dedication and skill of players in the early 20th century who laid the groundwork for future generations. Despite a brief career, Otto Deininger's presence on the field is a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history, encapsulating the spirit of the game during a pivotal time of growth and evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 1 0 0 0 12.0 19 13 3 9 2 9.75 0

Career ERA 9.75 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 207.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1902 BOS AL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 12.0 19 13 9 2 9.75 3.17 (-207%) -1553.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 175 22 46 10 1 0 16 5 11 19 0.263 0.310 0.331 0.642 10.0

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.629 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
1902 BOS AL 2 6 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1908 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1909 PHI NL 55 169 22 44 9 0 0 16 5 11 17 0.260 .244 (+7%) .306 (+1%) .312 (avg) .618 (+1%) 10.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 1 0
OF 46 42 82 5 1 0
P 2 0 0 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 BOS P 2 0 0 1 0 1
1908 PHI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1909 PHI 2B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1909 PHI OF 45 42 82 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
Second Base 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 38
Right Field 6