Joe Poetz

Born: 6/22/1900 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/7/1942 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-14 | Final Game: 1926-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Frank Poetz

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Biography

Joe Poetz was born in 1900 and played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the late 1920s. His career spanned from September 14 to September 22, 1926, during a time when the league was transitioning from the deadball era into an age characterized by increased offense and power hitting. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, Poetz's participation in the sport placed him among the ranks of those who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Throughout his two games in the big leagues, Poetz faced significant challenges, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs. His experience highlights the fierce competition and the high level of skill required to succeed in professional baseball. While his statistical contributions were limited, Poetz remains a part of the narrative of early 20th-century baseball, embodying the dreams of many aspiring players during an era of evolving strategies and fan engagement.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	0	0	0	8.0	5	3	2	8	0	3.38	0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 17.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1926	NY1	NL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	8.0	5	3	8	0	3.38	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.500	0.000	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +44.6% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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
1926	NY1	NL	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	NY1	P	2	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2