Joe Klinger, baseball player, 1927-1930

Joe Klinger

Born: 8/2/1902 in Canonsburg, PA, USA

Died: 7/31/1960 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-13 | Final Game: 1930-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Joseph John Klinger

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Biography

Joe Klinger was a professional baseball player born in 1902 who played in the Major Leagues from 1927 until 1930. He primarily served as a position player during his brief career, which spanned just seven games at the highest level. Klinger made a notable debut on September 13, 1927, and showcased his skills predominantly with a strong batting average of .385. Over the course of his career, he recorded five hits and managed to drive in one run, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Klinger's time in Major League Baseball occurred during a transitional era that followed the height of the deadball era, as teams began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Despite the limited opportunities that led to a short tenure in the big leagues, his impressive batting average stands out as a testament to his potential as a hitter. While he may not have left a lasting mark on the game in terms of statistics or accolades, Klinger remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 13 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.385 0.385 0.385 0.769 0.0

Career AVG .385 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — +33.7% above league average.

Career OBP .385 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.760 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
1927 NY1 NL 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1930 CHW AL 4 8 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.375 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 12 0 0 2
C 2 0 2 0 0 0
OF 1 0 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 NY1 OF 1 0 3 0 0 0
1930 CHA 1B 2 0 12 0 0 2
1930 CHA C 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
First Base 2
Left Field 1