Otto Jacobs, baseball player, 1918-1918

Otto Jacobs

Born: 4/19/1889 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/19/1955 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-06-13 | Final Game: 1918-08-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Otto Albert Jacobs

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Biography

Otto Jacobs, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, participating in the 1918 season. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 29 games. During his time in the league, Jacobs recorded 15 hits, resulting in a batting average of .205. He contributed to his team's efforts with 3 runs batted in, although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases. Jacobs' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just after the deadball era, which had significantly influenced the style of play and the offensive output of players. His tenure in the majors was short-lived, lasting from June 13, 1918, to August 24, 1918, but he remains a part of baseball history as one of the many players who contributed to the early development of the game in the 20th century. Despite the limited statistical achievements, Jacobs' participation in the sport during this time reflects the broader narrative of baseball's evolution and the various athletes who have graced the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 73 4 15 3 1 0 3 0 5 8 0.205 0.256 0.274 0.530 -214.8

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.530 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1918 CHW AL 29 73 4 15 3 1 0 3 0 5 8 0.205 .255 (-19%) .318 (-20%) .326 (-16%) .645 (-18%) -214.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 21 0 64 21 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1918 CHA C 21 0 64 21 4 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 21