Karl Pagel, baseball player, 1978-1983

Karl Pagel

Born: 3/29/1955 in Madison, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-21 | Final Game: 1983-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Karl Douglas Pagel

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Biography

Karl Pagel, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1978 to 1983. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 48 games, where he showcased his skills primarily in the outfield and infield. Pagel recorded 13 hits, one of which was a home run, and he contributed seven runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. He finished his career with a batting average of .232, a statistic that reflects the challenges he faced in the highly competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Pagel's time in the majors occurred during an era of transition in baseball, as the game was beginning to see the effects of expanding talent pools and evolving playing styles. While his overall statistics may not reflect the impact made by some of his contemporaries, Pagel's dedication and versatility as a player provided depth to the rosters he was part of. His career, though brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of many athletes who aspired to succeed in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 56 7 13 0 2 1 7 0 11 20 0.232 0.358 0.357 0.715 0.0

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.711 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
1978 CHC NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1979 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CLE AL 14 15 3 4 0 2 1 4 0 4 1 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1982 CLE AL 23 18 3 3 0 0 0 2 0 7 11 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1983 CLE AL 8 20 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 4 58 8 1 7
OF 1 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 CLE 1B 6 4 28 6 0 5
1982 CLE 1B 10 0 30 2 1 2
1983 CLE OF 1 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 16
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1976