Len Koenecke

Born: 1/18/1904 in Baraboo, WI, USA

Died: 9/17/1935 in Etobicoke, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1932-04-12 | Final Game: 1935-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Leonard George Koenecke

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Biography

Len Koenecke was an accomplished professional baseball player born in 1904, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. His career spanned from 1932 to 1935, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Koenecke played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 265 games. He compiled a robust batting average of .297, highlighting his offensive prowess, and recorded 274 hits, including 22 home runs and 114 RBIs. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 11 stolen bases throughout his career. Known for his solid hitting and versatility, Koenecke emerged as a valuable asset to the teams he played for, contributing significantly to their offensive efforts. His ability to maintain a high batting average placed him among the more proficient hitters of his time, making him a notable figure in the league during the early 1930s. While his career was relatively brief, his impact was felt during a transformative period in baseball, and he remains a remembered figure for his contributions on the field until his retirement on September 15, 1935.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
265	922	155	274	49	9	22	114	11	124	96	0.297	0.383	0.441	0.824	2521.2

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career OBP .383 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career SLG .441 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.824 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — +12.3% above 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
1932	NY1	NL	42	137	33	35	5	0	4	14	3	11	13	0.255	.275 (-7%)	.335 (-5%)	.391 (-3%)	.726 (-4%)	-75.9
1934	BRO	NL	123	460	79	147	31	7	14	73	8	70	38	0.320	.278 (+15%)	.340 (+21%)	.392 (+29%)	.733 (+25%)	2478.0
1935	BRO	NL	100	325	43	92	13	2	4	27	0	43	45	0.283	.279 (+1%)	.342 (+8%)	.399 (-7%)	.742 (avg)	119.2