Paddy Siglin, baseball player, 1914-1916

Paddy Siglin

Born: 9/24/1891 in Aurelia, IA, USA

Died: 8/5/1956 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-12 | Final Game: 1916-09-30

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

Full name: Wesley Peter Siglin

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Biography

Paddy Siglin, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1916, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Primarily a position player, Siglin participated in 23 games at the major league level, where he accumulated 9 hits and recorded a batting average of .18. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs and stole 2 bases, showcasing a blend of speed and tenacity on the field. Despite his limited appearances, Siglin's time in the majors reflected the challenges faced by players of his era, including intense competition and the evolving nature of the game. His brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball during its formative years, even if their statistics do not fully capture their impact. Siglin's legacy is etched in the annals of baseball history, representing a bygone era of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 50 5 9 0 0 0 2 2 5 10 0.180 0.255 0.180 0.435 0.0

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career SLG .180 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.435 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 33.4% 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
1914 PIT NL 14 39 4 6 0 0 0 2 1 4 6 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1915 PIT NL 6 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1916 PIT NL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 15 0 29 22 6 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 PIT 2B 11 0 24 17 4 1
1915 PIT 2B 1 0 1 3 1 0
1916 PIT 2B 3 0 4 2 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 15