Joe Nossek

Born: 11/8/1940 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-18 | Final Game: 1970-09-13

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

Full name: Joseph Rudolph Nossek

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Biography

Joe Nossek, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who played from 1964 to 1970. Primarily serving as a position player, Nossek had a career that spanned parts of seven seasons in Major League Baseball. During his time in the league, he appeared in 295 games, showcasing his versatility and determination on the field. Nossek recorded 132 hits, which included 3 home runs and 53 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .228. He also demonstrated his speed on the bases, accumulating 8 stolen bases throughout his time in the majors. Nossek played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball style of play to the more offensive-minded approaches that would characterize the game in the years following his retirement. While his individual statistics may not have placed him among the game's elite, Nossek was known for his solid defensive skills and his ability to contribute to his teams in various roles. He left a lasting impression on those who watched him play, particularly for his tenacity and dedication to the sport during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
295	579	47	132	25	4	3	53	8	19	72	0.228	0.252	0.301	0.552	-1859.0

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1964	MIN	AL	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	MIN	AL	87	170	19	37	9	0	2	16	2	7	22	0.218	.245 (-11%)	.310 (-20%)	.371 (-18%)	.682 (-19%)	-599.8
1966	MIN	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	KC1	AL	87	230	13	60	10	3	1	27	4	8	21	0.261	.248 (+5%)	.309 (-8%)	.376 (-9%)	.685 (-8%)	0.0
1967	KC1	AL	87	166	12	34	6	1	0	10	2	4	26	0.205	.242 (-15%)	.306 (-28%)	.357 (-29%)	.663 (-29%)	-863.6
1969	OAK	AL	13	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	STL	NL	9	5	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	STL	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0