Karl Schnell

Born: 9/20/1899 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 5/31/1992 in Palo Alto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-24 | Final Game: 1923-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Karl Otto Schnell

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Biography

Karl Schnell was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period between 1922 and 1923. Primarily serving as a position player, Schnell's career in the big leagues encompassed a total of 11 games. During this time, he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .25. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, Schnell's presence on the field contributed to the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Schnell's playing career took place during an era that was marked by significant changes in the game, transitioning from the deadball era to a time when offensive production was beginning to rise. While his time in the majors was short-lived and statistics may seem modest, Schnell's involvement in the sport during this transformative period highlights the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the history of baseball. After his final game on April 19, 1923, Schnell stepped away from professional play, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	11	0	0	0	0	21.0	23	10	0	20	5	4.29	0

Career ERA 4.29 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — near 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
1922	CIN	NL	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	20.0	21	6	18	5	2.70	4.18 (+35%)	-610.4
1923	CIN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	4	2	0	36.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
1922	CIN	NL	10	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	CIN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	0	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	CIN	P	10	0	0	6	1	0
1923	CIN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California	Moraga	CA	1920, 1921