Carl Manda, baseball player, 1914-1914

Carl Manda

Born: 11/16/1886 in Little River, KS, USA

Died: 3/9/1983 in Artesia, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-11 | Final Game: 1914-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Carl Alan Manda

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Biography

Carl Manda, born in 1886, was a position player who made a brief but memorable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 11 to September 22 in 1914, during a time when the game was experiencing a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Manda played in a total of 9 games, where he showcased a solid batting average of .267, contributing 4 hits and 1 run batted in. Though he did not hit any home runs, his ability to get on base and his speed on the bases were evident, as he recorded 1 stolen base during his short stint in the league. Despite his limited playing time, Manda's career reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, who often had to navigate a competitive landscape filled with seasoned veterans. His time in the majors may have been short, but Manda remains a part of baseball history, representing the spirit of determination and resilience that characterized many athletes of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 15 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 0.267 0.389 0.267 0.656 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .389 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +20.7% above league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.661 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
1914 CHW AL 9 15 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 0 10 23 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CHA 2B 7 0 10 23 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7