Billy Goeckel, baseball player, 1899-1899

Billy Goeckel

Born: 9/3/1871 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

Died: 11/1/1922 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-08-10 | Final Game: 1899-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: William John Goeckel

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Biography

Billy Goeckel, born in 1871, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the turn of the 20th century. His professional career spanned from 1899 to 1908, during which he played in a total of 37 games. Goeckel showcased his skills as a competent hitter, finishing his career with a batting average of .262. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 16 RBIs and 6 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to be a dynamic presence on the basepaths. Playing in an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the transition away from the deadball style of play, Goeckel's contributions were part of the broader narrative of baseball's development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His steady performance and consistency at the plate made him a notable figure among his contemporaries, even if his career was relatively short-lived. Goeckel's legacy is a reminder of the many players who shaped the early years of professional baseball, paving the way for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 141 17 37 3 1 0 16 6 1 3 0.262 0.283 0.298 0.581 -453.4

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1899 PHI NL 37 141 17 37 3 1 0 16 6 1 3 0.262 .282 (-7%) .343 (-18%) .366 (-19%) .710 (-18%) -453.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 36 0 384 11 9 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1899 PHI 1B 36 0 384 11 9 12

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 36

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 1893, 1894, 1895