Joe Schepner, baseball player, 1919-1919

Joe Schepner

Born: 8/10/1895 in Aliquippa, PA, USA

Died: 7/25/1959 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-11 | Final Game: 1919-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph Maurice Schepner

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Biography

Joe Schepner was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1919, during the early post-Deadball Era. His career spanned from September 11 to September 28 of that year, during which he appeared in 14 games as a position player. Schepner recorded 10 hits in his limited time on the field, culminating in a batting average of .208. He contributed to his team's offensive efforts with 6 runs batted in, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite the short duration of his Major League career, Schepner's time in baseball coincided with a transformative period for the sport, as teams began to embrace a more dynamic style of play following the stringent rules of the Deadball Era. While his statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact on the game, Schepner's participation in the Major Leagues represents a connection to the rich tapestry of baseball history and the many players who contributed to the evolution of the sport during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 48 2 10 4 0 0 6 0 1 5 0.208 0.224 0.292 0.516 0.0

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 23.0% 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
1919 SLA AL 14 48 2 10 4 0 0 6 0 1 5 0.208 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 13 0 18 18 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 SLA 3B 13 0 18 18 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 13