Karl Meister, baseball player, 1913-1913

Karl Meister

Born: 5/15/1891 in Marietta, OH, USA

Died: 8/15/1967 in Marietta, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-08-10 | Final Game: 1913-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Karl Daniel Meister

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Biography

Karl Meister, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1913 to 1913. He played the role of a position player, participating in a total of four games during his time in Major League Baseball. Meister recorded two hits, achieving a batting average of .286, and contributed two runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his performance showcased solid offensive capabilities during a time when scoring was often more difficult than in today's game. Meister's career unfolded in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the deadball style of play, where pitching dominated and batting statistics were generally lower than in later decades. His time in the majors, although limited, reflects the challenges faced by players of that era, where maintaining a spot on a roster was highly competitive. Though he did not leave a lasting mark on the sport, Karl Meister remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players whose careers were brief yet meaningful in the broader narrative of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 7 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.286 0.286 0.429 0.714 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +24.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +6.5% 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
1913 CIN NL 4 7 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 2 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 CIN OF 4 0 2 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 3