Joe Visner, baseball player, 1885-1891

Joe Visner

Born: 9/27/1859 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

Died: 6/17/1945 in Fosston, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-07-04 | Final Game: 1891-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph Paul Visner

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Biography

Joe Visner was a professional baseball player born in 1859, who played primarily as a position player from 1885 until June 1, 1891. His career spanned the late 19th century, an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Over the course of 238 games, Visner amassed a total of 245 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base. His offensive contributions included 12 home runs and 151 runs batted in (RBIs), while he also displayed speed on the bases with 33 stolen bases, indicating a well-rounded skill set that combined power and agility. Visner's batting average settled at .262, reflecting his capability as a reliable hitter during his tenure. His performance in the league contributed to the evolving dynamics of baseball as it moved into the more competitive phases of the sport. While not among the most heralded players of his time, Visner's contributions helped lay the groundwork for future generations of baseball players, embodying the spirit of the game during a pivotal era in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
238 935 187 245 30 36 12 151 33 124 90 0.262 0.356 0.410 0.766 2225.5

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +18.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.766 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — +14.0% above 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
1885 BL2 AA 4 13 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1889 BR3 AA 80 295 56 76 12 10 8 68 13 36 36 0.258 .263 (-2%) .334 (+4%) .357 (+25%) .691 (+15%) 728.7
1890 PTP PL 130 532 114 143 16 22 3 73 18 78 44 0.269 .260 (+3%) .336 (+10%) .351 (+13%) .687 (+12%) 1326.0
1891 WS9 AA 18 68 13 19 2 3 1 7 2 8 7 0.279 .254 (+10%) .331 (+7%) .343 (+28%) .675 (+18%) 170.8
1891 SL4 AA 6 27 2 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0.148 — — — — 170.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 16 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 3 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1889 WS BR3 5 16 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 3 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
C 54 0 199 72 42 7
OF 186 0 277 23 36 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1885 BL2 OF 4 0 6 0 2 0
1889 BR3 C 53 0 197 72 40 7
1889 BR3 OF 29 0 40 2 2 1
1890 PTP OF 130 0 201 18 26 4
1891 WS9 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1891 WS9 C 1 0 2 0 2 0
1891 WS9 OF 17 0 23 2 6 0
1891 SL4 OF 6 0 7 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 54
Third Base 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 182