Otto Vogel

Born: 10/26/1899 in Mendota, IL, USA

Died: 7/19/1969 in Iowa City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-06-05 | Final Game: 1924-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Otto Henry Vogel

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Biography

Otto Vogel was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played primarily as a position player in the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1923 to September 29, 1924, during a time when Major League Baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a period characterized by higher scoring and the emergence of power hitters. Vogel participated in a total of 111 games, where he showcased his skills as an adaptable player. Throughout his career, Vogel compiled a batting average of .249, achieving 63 hits, including 2 home runs and 30 RBIs. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 6 stolen bases. While not regarded as one of the era's marquee players, Vogel's versatility and performance provided valuable depth to his teams, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
111	253	38	63	11	3	2	30	6	17	37	0.249	0.312	0.340	0.652	-513.5

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1923	CHC	NL	41	81	10	17	0	1	1	6	2	7	11	0.210	.282 (-26%)	.344 (-14%)	.390 (-30%)	.734 (-23%)	-301.0
1924	CHC	NL	70	172	28	46	11	2	1	24	4	10	26	0.267	.283 (-6%)	.345 (-8%)	.389 (-4%)	.734 (-6%)	-212.4