Joe Gantenbein, baseball player, 1939-1940

Joe Gantenbein

Born: 8/25/1915 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 8/2/1993 in Novato, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-20 | Final Game: 1940-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Joseph Steven Gantenbein

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Biography

Joe Gantenbein was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the transitional period of the late 1930s to the early 1940s. Born in 1915, Gantenbein's career unfolded from 1939 to 1940, a time when the game was beginning to shift from the deadball era to a new phase of offensive excitement. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in 186 games over the course of his career. Throughout his time in the league, Gantenbein showcased a solid offensive profile, finishing with a batting average of .272. He recorded 148 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 59 runs, contributing significantly to his team's offensive efforts. While he was not known for his speed on the bases, with only 2 stolen bases to his name, Gantenbein's ability to consistently put the bat on the ball and produce runs made him a valuable asset during his tenure. His contributions to the game, although perhaps overshadowed by the star players of his time, reflect the competitive spirit and evolving nature of baseball during this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
186 545 68 148 20 6 8 59 2 43 43 0.272 0.328 0.374 0.703 -406.1

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.703 vs. league average 0.729 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
1939 PHA AL 111 348 47 101 14 4 4 36 1 32 22 0.290 .274 (+6%) .342 (+3%) .393 (-1%) .735 (+1%) 83.5
1940 PHA AL 75 197 21 47 6 2 4 23 1 11 21 0.239 .267 (-11%) .335 (-16%) .387 (-10%) .722 (-13%) -489.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 26 1 0 0
2B 76 0 165 179 19 26
3B 59 0 39 88 9 13
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 8 0 5 13 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PHA 2B 76 0 165 179 19 26
1939 PHA 3B 14 0 8 13 1 2
1939 PHA SS 5 0 5 11 3 2
1940 PHA 1B 6 0 26 1 0 0
1940 PHA 3B 45 0 31 75 8 11
1940 PHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 PHA SS 3 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Second Base 76
Third Base 59
Shortstop 8
Left Field 1