Bart Cantz
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888-1890)
Bart Cantz was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1890 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. In 62 career games, he hit .157 with 34 hits and 18 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 152 lb
- Died
- 2/12/1943 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-07-25
- Last Game
- 1890-05-17
Full name: Bartholomew L. Cantz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 217 | 14 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 32 | .157 | .179 | .184 | .364 | -1,088 |
Career AVG .157 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career OBP .179 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.
Career SLG .184 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.
Career OPS .364 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — 45.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | BL2 | AA | 37 | 126 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .167 | .238 (-30%) | .290 (-38%) | .319 (-38%) | .610 (-38%) | -669.1 |
| 1889 | BL2 | AA | 20 | 69 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 14 | .174 | .263 (-34%) | .334 (-34%) | .357 (-43%) | .691 (-39%) | -418.9 |
| 1890 | PH4 | AA | 5 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .045 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 62 | 217 | 14 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 32 | .157 | — | — | — | — | -1,088 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 56 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Bart Cantz: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bart Cantz's first major league game on July 25, 1888; the last one listed came on May 17, 1890. Cantz played for the Baltimore Orioles (1888 through 1889) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1890). Cantz is listed as a catcher at 5 feet, 9 inches and 152 pounds. Cantz batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Cantz was born on January 29, 1860, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Cantz's death is recorded on February 12, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. On the record, Bart Cantz was born Bartholomew L. Cantz.
Across 62 games at the plate, Cantz's career line reads 34 hits in 217 at bats for a .157 average, along with 18 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .179 clip and slugging .184, Cantz finished with a .364 OPS. Over the seasons Cantz played, league hitters batted .255; the .157 career figure is 38.6% below that. In OPS terms, Cantz's .364 stands 45.5% below the league's .667. The highest hit total in a season was 21, in 1888. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .167 in 1888, did not top the league's .238.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bart Cantz
- What years did Bart Cantz play?
- Bart Cantz played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1890.
- Was Bart Cantz a pitcher?
- No. Bart Cantz was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bart Cantz hit?
- Bart Cantz hit 0 career home runs with 34 hits.
- What teams did Bart Cantz play for?
- Bart Cantz played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1888–1889) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1890).
- What were Bart Cantz's career stats?
- In 62 games, Bart Cantz had 34 hits, 18 RBI, 14 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .157 batting average.
- What position did Bart Cantz play?
- Bart Cantz played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bart Cantz and how much did he weigh?
- Bart Cantz was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 152 pounds.
- What was Bart Cantz's career batting average?
- Bart Cantz batted .157 over his career, with 34 hits in 217 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bart Cantz have?
- Bart Cantz drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Bart Cantz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bart Cantz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.