Anton Falch

Born: 12/4/1860 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 3/31/1936 in Wauwatosa, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-09-30 | Final Game: 1884-10-10

Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Anton C. Falch

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Biography

Anton Falch was a position player who played in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned the final weeks of the 1884 season. Born in 1860, Falch made his professional debut on September 30, 1884, and played his last game just over a week later on October 10, 1884. His time in the major leagues was limited, as he appeared in only five games, during which he recorded two hits and finished with a batting average of 0.111. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, his participation in the league during this era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The 1884 season was notable for the evolution of baseball, as it marked the beginning of a new era characterized by increased competition and the gradual professionalization of the sport. While Falch did not leave a lasting impact on the field in terms of home runs or runs batted in—finishing his career with zero home runs and zero RBIs—his brief stint in the majors reflects the experiences of many players of his time who sought to make their mark in a rapidly developing game. Today, Falch’s legacy serves as a reminder of the early days of baseball, when players were still establishing their roles in a sport that was on the brink of becoming America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 60.2% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 63.3% 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
1884	MLU	UA	5	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	0	14	7	1	0
OF	3	0	2	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	MLU	C	2	0	14	7	1	0
1884	MLU	OF	3	0	2	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2
Left Field	3