Nate Kellogg, baseball player, 1885-1885

Nate Kellogg

Born: 9/28/1858 in Rochester, IA, USA

Died: 7/19/1923 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-08-27 | Final Game: 1885-09-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Nathaniel Monroe Kellogg

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Biography

Nate Kellogg, born in 1858, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century. He played in the Major Leagues for a brief period from August 27, 1885, to September 5, 1885. During his short career, Kellogg participated in 5 games, where he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .118. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the early development of the game during an era characterized by its evolving strategies and player dynamics. As a position player, Kellogg's time in the league came during a transitional phase in baseball, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Though his statistical contributions were modest, his participation in the Major Leagues reflects the broader narrative of baseball's history, where many players have influenced the game in various capacities, even if their individual statistics do not tell the full story. Kellogg's brief stint serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who laid the groundwork for the future of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 17 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.118 0.167 0.176 0.343 0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.343 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 44.0% 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
1885 DTN NL 5 17 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.118 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 5 0 6 12 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1885 DTN SS 5 0 6 12 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 5