Pepper Peploski, baseball player, 1913-1913

Pepper Peploski

Born: 9/12/1891 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 7/13/1972 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-24 | Final Game: 1913-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Joseph Aloysius Peploski

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Biography

Pepper Peploski was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a mere two games in June 1913. Despite the short duration of his time at the highest level, Peploski made an impact as a position player, finishing his MLB career with a notable batting average of 0.5. This statistic reflects his ability to hit safely in half of his plate appearances, showcasing a glimpse of potential that was likely overshadowed by the brevity of his career. Peploski's time in the major leagues came during an era of significant transition in baseball, as the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era towards more offensive-minded play. While he did not record any home runs or RBIs during his time with the team, his two hits in two games offered a momentary bright spot in a competitive landscape. Ultimately, while Peploski's career may not have been extensive, it serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness in the formative years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +92.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +53.7% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +44.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +49.0% above 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
1913 DET AL 2 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 DET 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Seton Hall University South Orange NJ 1912, 1913