Otto Krueger

Born: 9/17/1876 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 2/20/1961 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-09-16 | Final Game: 1905-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Arthur William Krueger

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Biography

Otto Krueger was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1905. Born in 1876, Krueger played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 507 games over his six-year career. He recorded 427 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently find the ball and reach base. With a batting average of .251, he contributed to his teams not just with his hitting but also with his versatility on the field. Krueger's offensive prowess included 5 home runs and 196 RBIs, along with 48 stolen bases, which reflected the aggressive style of play that characterized the early 20th century. Competing during a transformative era in baseball, Krueger's career unfolded just before the game would see the dawn of the live-ball era, a time that would significantly change offensive strategies and player dynamics. His contributions to the teams he played for, which included the Chicago Orphans and the St. Louis Cardinals, were pivotal in a league that was still developing its identity. Although not a household name today, Otto Krueger's legacy lives on as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the evolution of the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
507	1704	230	427	40	33	5	196	48	160	147	0.251	0.326	0.322	0.648	-831.2

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.664 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
1899	CL4	NL	13	44	4	10	1	0	0	2	1	8	2	0.227	—	—	—	—	-64.6
1900	STL	NL	12	35	8	14	3	2	1	3	0	10	4	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	STL	NL	142	520	77	143	16	12	2	79	19	50	49	0.275	.271 (+1%)	.326 (+8%)	.359 (+1%)	.686 (+4%)	616.1
1902	STL	NL	128	467	55	124	7	8	0	46	14	29	33	0.266	.266 (avg)	.321 (-3%)	.343 (-8%)	.665 (-6%)	-498.4
1903	PIT	NL	80	256	42	63	6	8	1	28	5	21	18	0.246	.261 (-6%)	.316 (+2%)	.345 (-1%)	.662 (+1%)	61.2
1904	PIT	NL	86	268	34	52	6	2	1	26	8	29	32	0.194	.246 (-21%)	.300 (-6%)	.321 (-25%)	.622 (-16%)	-578.7
1905	PHI	NL	46	114	10	21	1	1	0	12	1	13	9	0.184	.248 (-26%)	.307 (-11%)	.322 (-35%)	.629 (-23%)	-366.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	17	0	34	37	10	5
3B	193	10	225	373	82	17
OF	67	39	104	12	9	1
SS	193	53	324	628	103	79

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	CL4	2B	2	0	6	6	1	1
1899	CL4	3B	9	0	12	17	9	2
1899	CL4	SS	2	0	4	4	0	1
1900	SLN	2B	12	0	20	26	8	2
1901	SLN	3B	142	0	171	275	60	11
1902	SLN	3B	18	0	22	36	9	1
1902	SLN	SS	107	0	184	390	66	47
1903	PIT	2B	3	0	8	5	1	2
1903	PIT	3B	13	0	11	29	1	2
1903	PIT	OF	28	0	48	7	3	0
1903	PIT	SS	29	0	42	72	15	13
1904	PIT	3B	10	10	9	16	3	1
1904	PIT	OF	33	33	52	5	6	1
1904	PIT	SS	32	32	54	96	14	8
1905	PHI	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1905	PHI	OF	6	6	4	0	0	0
1905	PHI	SS	23	21	40	66	8	10