John Otten

Born: 8/21/1870 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/17/1905 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-07-05 | Final Game: 1895-09-28

Throws: RWeight: 175 lbs

Full name: John G. Otten

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Biography

John Otten, born in 1870, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century. His career spanned a brief but notable period from July 5, 1895, to September 28, 1895, during which he played as a position player in Major League Baseball. Otten appeared in 26 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a hitter. He collected a total of 21 hits, contributing 8 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, and he maintained a batting average of .241. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases during his time in the league. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic offensive styles that would follow, Otten's contributions came at a time when baseball was rapidly evolving. Although he did not hit any home runs in his limited appearances, his ability to connect with the ball and produce runs reflected the style of play typical of the time. Despite the brevity of his career, Otten's involvement in Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, highlighting the diverse array of players who have graced the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	87	8	21	0	0	0	8	2	5	8	0.241	0.283	0.241	0.524	-468.6

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.524 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 31.2% 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
1895	STL	NL	26	87	8	21	0	0	0	8	2	5	8	0.241	.296 (-19%)	.361 (-22%)	.399 (-40%)	.761 (-31%)	-468.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	24	0	74	15	5	3
OF	2	0	1	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	SLN	C	24	0	74	15	5	3
1895	SLN	OF	2	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	24
Left Field	1
Center Field	1