Goldie Rapp

Born: 2/6/1894 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 7/1/1966 in La Mesa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-13 | Final Game: 1923-07-04

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

Full name: Joseph Aloysius Rapp

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Biography

Goldie Rapp, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1921 to July 4, 1923, during a transformative era in the sport as teams began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Rapp played primarily as a position player, appearing in 276 games over the course of his career. He recorded a total of 269 hits, contributing to a batting average of .253, while also hitting 2 home runs and driving in 73 runs batted in (RBIs). In addition to his offensive contributions, Rapp showcased his speed on the base paths, amassing 16 stolen bases. Although Rapp's career was relatively brief, he played during a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more power-centric approach. His role in the game reflected the shifting strategies of the time, as teams sought to incorporate speed and agility alongside traditional batting prowess. Rapp's contributions to his teams were significant, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history for his performance during a pivotal period in the sport's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
276	1064	134	269	47	5	2	73	16	75	64	0.253	0.303	0.312	0.615	-3399.7

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1921	NY1	NL	58	181	21	39	9	1	0	15	3	15	13	0.215	.286 (-25%)	.344 (-20%)	.395 (-30%)	.739 (-25%)	-834.9
1921	PHI	NL	52	202	28	56	7	1	1	10	6	14	8	0.277	.286 (-3%)	.344 (-6%)	.395 (-15%)	.739 (-11%)	-834.9
1922	PHI	NL	119	502	58	127	26	3	0	38	6	32	29	0.253	.285 (-11%)	.345 (-14%)	.397 (-20%)	.743 (-17%)	-1759.8
1923	PHI	NL	47	179	27	47	5	0	1	10	1	14	14	0.263	.282 (-7%)	.344 (-7%)	.390 (-21%)	.734 (-15%)	-433.8