Tony Boeckel
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1917-1923)
Tony Boeckel was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1923 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Braves, a span of 7 seasons. In 777 career games, he hit .282 with 813 hits, 27 home runs, and 337 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 994.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 2/16/1924 in La Jolla, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1917-07-23
- Last Game
- 1923-10-06
Full name: Norman Doxie Boeckel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 777 | 2,880 | 372 | 813 | 130 | 36 | 27 | 337 | 90 | 237 | 218 | .282 | .339 | .381 | .720 | 994 |
Career AVG .282 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .339 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .381 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .720 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 64 | 219 | 16 | 58 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 31 | .265 | .248 (+6%) | .312 (-5%) | .323 (avg) | .635 (-2%) | -114.9 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 45 | 152 | 18 | 38 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 20 | .250 | .262 (-5%) | .322 (+3%) | .347 (-4%) | .670 (avg) | 20.4 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 95 | 365 | 42 | 91 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 10 | 35 | 13 | .249 | .262 (-5%) | .322 (-2%) | .347 (-9%) | .670 (-6%) | 20.4 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 153 | 582 | 70 | 156 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 62 | 18 | 38 | 50 | .268 | .271 (-1%) | .331 (-5%) | .363 (-4%) | .694 (-5%) | -464.6 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 153 | 592 | 93 | 185 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 84 | 20 | 52 | 41 | .312 | .286 (+9%) | .344 (+7%) | .395 (+12%) | .739 (+10%) | 1204.9 |
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 119 | 402 | 61 | 116 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 47 | 14 | 35 | 32 | .289 | .285 (+1%) | .345 (+1%) | .397 (+3%) | .743 (+2%) | 158.6 |
| 1923 | BSN | NL | 148 | 568 | 72 | 169 | 32 | 4 | 7 | 79 | 11 | 51 | 31 | .298 | .282 (+5%) | .344 (+4%) | .390 (+4%) | .734 (+4%) | 471.7 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 777 | 2,880 | 372 | 813 | 130 | 36 | 27 | 337 | 90 | 237 | 218 | .282 | — | — | — | — | 1,297 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (777 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 370 | 1344 | 187 | 388 | 8 | 162 | .289 |
| Away | 407 | 1537 | 187 | 425 | 19 | 192 | .277 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-10-06 | BSN | PHI | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-10-04 | BSN | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-10-03 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-10-02 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-09-30 | BSN | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1923-09-29 | BSN | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923-09-28 | BSN | PHI | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-09-27 | BSN | PHI | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-09-25 | BSN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923-09-24 | BSN | CHC | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 755 | 0 | 912 | 1356 | 143 | 111 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | PIT | 3B | 62 | 0 | 71 | 116 | 13 | 9 |
| 1919 | PIT | 3B | 45 | 0 | 43 | 77 | 9 | 2 |
| 1919 | BSN | 3B | 93 | 0 | 98 | 188 | 12 | 11 |
| 1920 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BSN | 3B | 149 | 0 | 219 | 266 | 33 | 30 |
| 1920 | BSN | SS | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921 | BSN | 3B | 153 | 0 | 184 | 276 | 33 | 19 |
| 1922 | BSN | 3B | 106 | 0 | 128 | 168 | 15 | 13 |
| 1923 | BSN | 3B | 147 | 0 | 169 | 265 | 28 | 27 |
| 1923 | BSN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 757 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
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Tony Boeckel: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 23, 1917 and the final game on October 6, 1923, Tony Boeckel built the record summarized on this page. By club, Boeckel's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1917 through 1919) and the Boston Braves (1919 through 1923). Boeckel played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 25, 1892, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Boeckel was listed at 5'10" and 175 pounds. Boeckel's death is recorded on February 16, 1924, in La Jolla, CA, USA. The given name on file is Norman Doxie Boeckel.
The batting record for Boeckel: 777 games, 813 hits in 2,880 at bats, and a .282 average; the totals also include 27 homers, 337 RBI, and 90 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .339 clip and slugging .381, Boeckel finished with a .720 OPS. The .282 career average is close to the .274 the league hit across the same seasons. The home run peak was 10 in 1921 with the Boston Braves. No season topped the 185 hits of 1921.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Boeckel
- What years did Tony Boeckel play?
- Tony Boeckel played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1923.
- Was Tony Boeckel a pitcher?
- No. Tony Boeckel was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tony Boeckel hit?
- Tony Boeckel hit 27 career home runs with 813 hits.
- What teams did Tony Boeckel play for?
- Tony Boeckel played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1917, 1919) and the Boston Braves (1919–1923).
- What were Tony Boeckel's career stats?
- In 777 games, Tony Boeckel had 813 hits, 27 home runs, 337 RBI, 372 runs, and 90 stolen bases, with a .282 batting average.
- What position did Tony Boeckel play?
- Tony Boeckel played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Boeckel and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Boeckel was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tony Boeckel hit each season?
- Tony Boeckel's home runs by season: 0 in 1917, 1 in 1919, 3 in 1920, 10 in 1921, 6 in 1922, and 7 in 1923. His most in one season was 10, in 1921.
- What was Tony Boeckel's career batting average?
- Tony Boeckel batted .282 over his career, with 813 hits in 2,880 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Boeckel have?
- Tony Boeckel drove in 337 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Boeckel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Boeckel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.