Babe Ganzel, baseball player, 1927-1928

Babe Ganzel

Born: 5/22/1901 in Malden, MA, USA

Died: 2/6/1978 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-19 | Final Game: 1928-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Foster Pirie Ganzel

Biography

Babe Ganzel, born in 1901, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but impactful mark in Major League Baseball between 1927 and 1928. As a position player, Ganzel showcased his talents in a total of 23 games, where he demonstrated a strong batting ability, finishing with a .311 batting average. He recorded 23 hits, including one home run, and drove in 17 runs during his playing career. Although his time in the majors was short, his offensive contributions reflected a solid skill set that was notable for that era of baseball. Ganzel's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive-driven style of play. His ability to produce runs and maintain a high batting average made him a valuable asset to his team, even if his opportunities were limited. While he did not achieve long-term success in the league, Ganzel's brief tenure remains a testament to the diverse range of talent that passed through Major League Baseball in the late 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 74 9 23 5 2 1 17 0 8 7 0.311 0.378 0.473 0.851 486.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 20 0 43 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Center Field 12
Right Field 2