Joe Strauss, baseball player, 1884-1886

Joe Strauss

Born: 11/16/1858 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 6/24/1906 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-27 | Final Game: 1886-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Strauss

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Biography

Joe Strauss, born in 1858, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from July 27, 1884, to October 6, 1886, a time when the game was evolving rapidly in the wake of the deadball era. Strauss played in a total of 101 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a solid contributor to his teams. Over the course of his career, he recorded 86 hits, accumulating a batting average of .216. While not known for his power, he did hit 1 home run and drove in 36 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively in various situations. In addition to his hitting, Strauss was known for his speed on the base paths, finishing with 29 stolen bases. This ability to steal bases was an essential aspect of his playing style, reflecting the strategic emphasis on speed and agility that characterized the era. Although his career numbers might not place him among the legends of the game, Joe Strauss's contributions during his brief time in Major League Baseball are a testament to the rich history of the sport and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 1 4.0 6 2 0 3 0 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 33.5% worse 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
1886 LS2 AA 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 4.0 6 2 3 0 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
101 399 46 86 9 7 1 36 29 10 0 0.216 0.237 0.281 0.517 -1142.0

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.517 vs. league average 0.616 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1884 KCU UA 16 60 4 12 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.200 .243 (-18%) .278 (-24%) .327 (-24%) .606 (-24%) -200.2
1885 LS2 AA 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1886 LS2 AA 74 297 36 64 5 6 1 31 25 8 0 0.215 .246 (-13%) .302 (-21%) .331 (-15%) .634 (-18%) -941.8
1886 BR3 AA 9 36 6 9 1 1 0 5 4 1 0 0.250 — — — — -941.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 5 7 3 1
3B 1 0 2 3 4 0
C 7 0 32 19 11 0
OF 91 0 121 22 23 0
P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 KCU 2B 2 0 5 7 3 1
1884 KCU 3B 1 0 2 3 4 0
1884 KCU C 3 0 6 5 3 0
1884 KCU OF 10 0 18 2 4 0
1885 LS2 C 1 0 6 0 2 0
1885 LS2 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1886 LS2 C 1 0 5 10 5 0
1886 LS2 OF 73 0 95 19 19 0
1886 LS2 P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1886 BR3 C 2 0 15 4 1 0
1886 BR3 OF 7 0 8 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
Catcher 7
Second Base 2
Third Base 1
Left Field 83
Center Field 8
Right Field 1