Gus Felix

Born: 5/24/1895 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 5/12/1960 in Montgomery, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-18 | Final Game: 1927-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: August Guenther Felix

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Biography

Gus Felix, born in 1895, was a notable position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1920s. His career spanned from 1923 to October 1, 1927, during a transformative period in baseball history characterized by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving game style. Over the course of his five-season career, Felix played in 583 games, amassing a total of 561 hits. He demonstrated a solid offensive presence with a batting average of .274, complemented by 12 home runs and 230 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's scoring efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Felix was also known for his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 28 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the dynamic nature of the era, as teams began to prioritize not only power hitting but also strategic base running. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Felix's contributions to the game are remembered, as he played during a time of great change in baseball, setting the stage for future generations of players. His legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
583	2046	256	561	91	25	12	230	28	189	194	0.274	0.341	0.361	0.701	-1899.6

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
1923	BSN	NL	139	506	64	138	17	2	6	44	8	51	65	0.273	.282 (-4%)	.344 (+1%)	.390 (-10%)	.734 (-5%)	-374.8
1924	BSN	NL	59	204	25	43	7	1	1	10	0	18	16	0.211	.283 (-26%)	.345 (-20%)	.389 (-31%)	.734 (-26%)	-953.2
1925	BSN	NL	121	459	60	141	25	7	2	66	5	30	34	0.307	.288 (+7%)	.349 (+2%)	.407 (avg)	.756 (+1%)	45.9
1926	BRO	NL	134	432	64	121	21	7	3	53	9	51	32	0.280	.279 (avg)	.345 (+4%)	.390 (-2%)	.735 (+1%)	148.2
1927	BRO	NL	130	445	43	118	21	8	0	57	6	39	47	0.265	.282 (-6%)	.344 (-5%)	.392 (-11%)	.736 (-8%)	-765.6