Joe Kappel, baseball player, 1884-1890

Joe Kappel

Born: 4/27/1857 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 7/8/1929 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-26 | Final Game: 1890-09-08

Bats: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Joseph Kappel

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Biography

Joe Kappel, born in 1857, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, playing from 1884 until his final game on September 8, 1890. Primarily serving as a position player, Kappel participated in a total of 60 games during his career. He showcased a solid batting performance, accumulating 51 hits with a batting average of .229. His offensive contributions included 1 home run and 22 runs batted in (RBIs), along with demonstrating speed on the bases, achieving 12 stolen bases. Kappel played during a transformative era for baseball, characterized by the evolution of the game beyond its early roots. Although he did not achieve the fame of some of his contemporaries, he was part of the growing professional landscape that set the stage for future generations of players. His career reflects the competitive spirit and the developing strategies of the time, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 223 30 51 8 1 1 22 12 20 2 0.229 0.295 0.287 0.582 -386.8

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.582 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
1884 PHI NL 4 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1890 PH4 AA 56 208 29 50 8 1 1 22 12 20 0 0.240 .260 (-8%) .336 (-8%) .351 (-14%) .687 (-11%) -386.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 3 7 4 0
3B 11 0 10 14 5 3
C 7 0 24 10 10 0
OF 23 0 34 6 7 0
SS 18 0 20 63 14 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PHI C 4 0 16 8 9 0
1890 PH4 2B 2 0 3 7 4 0
1890 PH4 3B 11 0 10 14 5 3
1890 PH4 C 3 0 8 2 1 0
1890 PH4 OF 23 0 34 6 7 0
1890 PH4 SS 18 0 20 63 14 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 7
Second Base 2
Third Base 11
Shortstop 18
Left Field 11
Center Field 8
Right Field 5