Jake Munch

Born: 11/16/1890 in Morton, PA, USA

Died: 6/8/1966 in Lansdowne, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-05-27 | Final Game: 1918-08-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Jacob Ferdinand Munch

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Biography

Jake Munch was a professional baseball player born in 1890, whose career spanned a brief yet notable period in the sport from 1918. He played as a position player primarily for a short stint during the 1918 season, appearing in 22 games. Munch demonstrated solid batting skills, finishing his career with a batting average of .267, which showcased his ability to connect with the ball during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, Munch recorded a total of 8 hits, although he did not hit any home runs and did not register any RBIs. While his time on the field was limited, Munch's contributions were part of a larger narrative of players emerging in the post-World War I era, a time when baseball was beginning to regain its pre-war popularity. Although Munch's legacy may not be as prominent as some of his contemporaries, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	30	3	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	5	0.267	0.267	0.333	0.600	0.0

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

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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
1918	PHA	AL	22	30	3	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	5	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	18	1	1	1
OF	3	0	2	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	PHA	1B	2	0	18	1	1	1
1918	PHA	OF	3	0	2	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Center Field	1
Right Field	3