Johnny Siegle

Born: 7/8/1874 in Urbana, OH, USA

Died: 2/12/1968 in Urbana, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-15 | Final Game: 1906-10-07

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

Full name: John Herbert Siegle

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Biography

Johnny Siegle, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century, specifically from 1905 to 1906. As a position player, Siegle made a modest impact during his brief career, appearing in a total of 39 games. He recorded 25 hits, which included one home run, and drove in 15 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .202. His playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during this period, which was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and small ball strategies, as the sport was still evolving from the deadball era. Although Siegle's career was short-lived, he contributed to the dynamic landscape of baseball at the time, participating in an era that was marked by the introduction of new offensive strategies and the gradual shift towards a more power-oriented game. With no stolen bases to his name, Siegle's strengths appeared to lie in his ability to make contact and drive in runs, showcasing the diverse skill sets players were developing in an increasingly competitive league. His legacy, while not one of the most prominent in baseball history, reflects the dedication and perseverance of many players who shaped the early years of America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	124	13	25	3	4	1	15	0	10	33	0.202	0.277	0.315	0.592	-116.8

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1905	CIN	NL	17	56	9	17	1	2	1	8	0	7	10	0.304	.248 (+22%)	.307 (+27%)	.322 (+38%)	.629 (+33%)	284.3
1906	CIN	NL	22	68	4	8	2	2	0	7	0	3	23	0.118	.247 (-52%)	.307 (-42%)	.315 (-35%)	.622 (-38%)	-401.1