Paul Krichell

Born: 12/19/1882 in Paris, Île-de-France, France

Died: 6/4/1957 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-05-12 | Final Game: 1912-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Paul Bernard Krichell

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Biography

Paul Krichell was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who played as a position player primarily during the early 20th century. His career spanned from May 12, 1911, to September 22, 1912, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his brief career, Krichell appeared in 87 games, where he recorded 54 hits and maintained a batting average of .222. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams by driving in 16 runs and showcasing his speed on the basepaths with 4 stolen bases. Krichell's role in the game reflected the evolving nature of baseball during his playing days, as the sport began to embrace more aggressive base running and offense. Though he may not have achieved superstar status or left a lasting mark in the record books, Krichell's participation in the major leagues during this transformative era is a testament to his skill and the competitive spirit of the time. His career, though short, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed 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
87	243	25	54	9	0	0	16	4	23	40	0.222	0.295	0.259	0.554	-791.8

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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
1911	SLA	AL	28	82	6	19	3	0	0	8	2	4	16	0.232	.266 (-13%)	.336 (-18%)	.356 (-25%)	.693 (-21%)	-290.5
1912	SLA	AL	59	161	19	35	6	0	0	8	2	19	24	0.217	.268 (-19%)	.335 (-9%)	.358 (-29%)	.694 (-20%)	-501.2