Happy Felsch

Born: 4/7/1891 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 8/17/1964 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-14 | Final Game: 1920-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Oscar Emil Felsch

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Biography

Happy Felsch was a notable American baseball player born in 1891, who played in the Major Leagues from 1915 until 1920. Primarily recognized as an outfielder, Felsch showcased his talents during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively driven style. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 749 games, compiling a commendable batting average of .293. Felsch was known for his offensive prowess, amassing 825 hits, 38 home runs, and 446 runs batted in (RBIs), while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 88 stolen bases. Felsch's career was significantly impacted by his involvement with the infamous 1919 Chicago White Sox, a team that became embroiled in the Black Sox Scandal, which tarnished the image of baseball during that era. Despite the controversy, Felsch's contributions on the field remained noteworthy, and he left a lasting mark in the annals of baseball history. His ability to hit for average and power, along with his base-running skills, made him a valuable player of his time, as he navigated the complexities of a changing game. Felsch's legacy continues to be a point of interest for baseball historians and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
749	2812	385	825	135	64	38	446	88	207	251	0.293	0.347	0.427	0.774	8648.6

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +26.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.774 vs. league average 0.657 across their career seasons — +17.9% above 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
1915	CHW	AL	121	427	65	106	18	11	3	53	16	51	59	0.248	.250 (-1%)	.318 (+5%)	.332 (+9%)	.651 (+7%)	568.5
1916	CHW	AL	146	546	73	164	24	12	7	70	13	31	67	0.300	.248 (+21%)	.314 (+9%)	.326 (+31%)	.640 (+20%)	1779.0
1917	CHW	AL	152	575	75	177	17	10	6	102	26	33	52	0.308	.248 (+24%)	.312 (+13%)	.323 (+25%)	.635 (+19%)	1875.7
1918	CHW	AL	53	206	16	52	2	5	1	20	6	15	13	0.252	.255 (-1%)	.318 (-4%)	.326 (avg)	.645 (-2%)	-98.0
1919	CHW	AL	135	502	68	138	34	11	7	86	19	40	35	0.275	.262 (+5%)	.322 (+4%)	.347 (+23%)	.670 (+14%)	1202.7
1920	CHW	AL	142	556	88	188	40	15	14	115	8	37	25	0.338	.271 (+24%)	.331 (+16%)	.363 (+49%)	.694 (+33%)	3320.8