Homer Peel

Born: 10/10/1902 in Fort Sullivan, TX, USA

Died: 4/8/1997 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-13 | Final Game: 1934-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Homer Hefner Peel

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Biography

Homer Peel, born in 1902, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1927 to 1934. Over the course of his career, he played in 186 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. Peel recorded 100 hits and demonstrated his ability to contribute to his team's offense with a total of 44 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .238. He also managed to hit 2 home runs and added 1 stolen base to his career totals, displaying a blend of power and speed that was appreciated during the era in which he played. Peel's playing career unfolded during a time of significant transition in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive style. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field reflected the hard work and dedication of many players in the early 20th century. His time in the league, albeit brief, was part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing an era that laid the groundwork for the future of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
186	420	48	100	15	2	2	44	1	30	24	0.238	0.294	0.298	0.591	-1241.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.591 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 20.9% 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
1927	STL	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	PHI	NL	53	156	16	42	12	1	0	19	1	12	7	0.269	.289 (-7%)	.353 (-7%)	.415 (-14%)	.769 (-10%)	-306.2
1930	STL	NL	26	73	9	12	2	0	0	10	0	3	4	0.164	.293 (-44%)	.354 (-44%)	.429 (-55%)	.784 (-50%)	-663.2
1933	NY1	NL	84	148	16	38	1	1	1	12	0	14	10	0.257	.270 (-5%)	.329 (-1%)	.377 (-21%)	.707 (-12%)	-271.6
1934	NY1	NL	21	41	7	8	0	0	1	3	0	1	2	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0