John Slagle

Born: 1869 in Lawrence, IN, USA

Died: 2/19/1915 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-04-30 | Final Game: 1891-04-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John A. Slagle

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Biography

John Slagle, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player whose career was notably brief, spanning a single game in the 1891 season. Slagle's sole appearance came on April 30, 1891, during an era when baseball was still evolving and gaining popularity in the United States. As a position player, he entered the field with high hopes, yet his performance did not yield any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Although Slagle's statistics reflect a minimal impact on the game, his short stint serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during its formative years. The 1890s marked a transitional period for the sport, with the establishment of the National League and the growth of professional teams. While Slagle may not have left a lasting legacy on the field, his participation in this dynamic era underscores the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the early days of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1891	CN3	AA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1.3	3	0	0	1	1	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than 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
1891	CN3	AA	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1.3	3	0	1	1	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	CN3	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1