Pete Koegel, baseball player, 1970-1972

Pete Koegel

Born: 7/31/1947 in Mineola, NY, USA

Died: 2/4/2023 in Kingston, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-01 | Final Game: 1972-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Peter John Koegel

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Biography

Pete Koegel, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1970 until his retirement in 1972. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 62 games, accumulating a total of 15 hits, which included one home run and five runs batted in. Koegel finished his career with a batting average of .174 and did not record any stolen bases. His time in the major leagues was marked by the transition in baseball during the early 1970s, a period characterized by the evolution of player training and the increasing emphasis on athleticism. Though Koegel's career statistics may not reflect the impact that many of his contemporaries had on the game, he contributed to the fabric of professional baseball during a time when the sport was becoming more dynamic. His journey through the ranks of Major League Baseball highlights the challenges faced by players striving to make an impact in a highly competitive environment. After his playing days, Koegel's experiences remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the paths of those who aspired to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 86 6 15 3 0 1 5 0 11 28 0.174 0.268 0.244 0.512 -277.2

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.512 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 25.4% 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
1970 ATL AL 7 8 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1971 ATL AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 PHI NL 12 26 1 6 1 0 0 3 0 2 7 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1972 PHI NL 41 49 3 7 2 0 0 1 0 6 16 0.143 — — — — -277.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 5 39 2 0 3
3B 4 0 1 2 0 0
C 12 4 29 4 1 2
OF 4 4 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 ML4 OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1971 ML4 1B 1 1 6 0 0 0
1971 PHI C 7 4 20 3 0 2
1971 PHI OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
1972 PHI 1B 8 4 33 2 0 3
1972 PHI 3B 4 0 1 2 0 0
1972 PHI C 5 0 9 1 1 0
1972 PHI OF 2 2 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12
First Base 9
Third Base 4
Left Field 2
Right Field 2