Zip Zabel

Born: 2/18/1891 in Wetmore, KS, USA

Died: 5/31/1970 in Beloit, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-10-05 | Final Game: 1915-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: George Washington Zabel

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Biography

Zip Zabel, born in 1891, was a left-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1913 to 1915, a period characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to the more offense-centric game that would follow. Zabel played a total of three seasons, during which he compiled a record of 12 wins and 14 losses. He showcased his pitching prowess with an impressive Earned Run Average (ERA) of 2.71, reflecting his ability to keep runs to a minimum and control the game from the mound. Throughout his career, Zabel struck out 110 batters and recorded 3 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His contributions were particularly significant during a time when pitching was highly revered, and the art of throwing strikes was paramount to team success. While Zabel's time in the majors was relatively short, his performance left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who witnessed his skillful pitching. Today, he is remembered as a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history, embodying the competitive spirit of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	14	66	25	10	3	3	296.0	231	89	8	130	110	2.71	0

Career ERA 2.71 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1913	CHC	NL	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	5.0	3	0	1	0	0.00	—	-
1914	CHC	NL	4	4	29	7	2	0	3	128.0	104	31	45	50	2.18	2.93 (+26%)	-
1915	CHC	NL	7	10	36	17	8	3	0	163.0	124	58	84	60	3.20	2.90 (-11%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
67	94	4	11	0	0	0	4	2	4	13	0.117	0.153	0.117	0.270	-591.0

Career AVG .117 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career OBP .153 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career SLG .117 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 65.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.270 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1913	CHC	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	CHC	NL	29	38	2	7	4	0	0	5	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	CHC	NL	37	54	2	4	0	2	3	7	0.074	.250 (-70%)	.318 (-61%)	.332 (-78%)	.651 (-70%)	-591.0