Joe Sargent, baseball player, 1921-1921

Joe Sargent

Born: 9/24/1893 in Rochester, NY, USA

Died: 7/5/1950 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-27 | Final Game: 1921-09-25

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

Full name: Joseph Alexander Sargent

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Biography

Joe Sargent was a professional baseball player born in 1893, known for his contributions as a position player during the early 1920s. His career spanned a brief period from April 27, 1921, to September 25, 1921, during which he played in 66 games. Sargent recorded a total of 45 hits, achieving a batting average of .253, which reflected the competitive nature of the game during the post-Deadball Era, a time when players began to embrace a more aggressive style of play. Throughout his short career, Sargent showcased his ability to contribute offensively, driving in 22 runs and hitting 2 home runs. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, accumulating 2 stolen bases. While his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Sargent's participation in the league during a transformative period in baseball history underscores the evolving dynamics of the sport and the talents that emerged in the years following World War I. His legacy, though brief, remains part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
66 178 21 45 8 5 2 22 2 24 26 0.253 0.342 0.388 0.729 -39.5

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.729 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — near 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 DET AL 66 178 21 45 8 5 2 22 2 24 26 0.253 .286 (-12%) .344 (-1%) .395 (-2%) .739 (-1%) -39.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 24 0 51 51 8 10
3B 23 0 27 42 5 2
SS 19 0 34 41 8 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 DET 2B 24 0 51 51 8 10
1921 DET 3B 23 0 27 42 5 2
1921 DET SS 19 0 34 41 8 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 25
Third Base 23
Shortstop 19