Jake Propst, baseball player, 1923-1923

Jake Propst

Born: 3/10/1895 in Kennedy, AL, USA

Died: 2/24/1967 in Columbus, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-08-07 | Final Game: 1923-08-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Jacob Propst

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Biography

Jake Propst, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player whose brief career in Major League Baseball was marked by a single game appearance on August 7, 1923. Propst played as a position player, stepping onto the diamond during a time when the sport was experiencing significant transitions, including the rise of the lively ball era and the increasing popularity of baseball as America's pastime. Despite his limited exposure in the majors, Propst's journey to the big leagues reflects the intense competition and challenges faced by players of his era. In his sole game, he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While he was unable to leave a mark in the statistical records, Propst's brief tenure in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness during a time when baseball was evolving into the sport we know today.

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

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

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1923 WSN AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games