Nick Kahl
Born: 4/10/1879 in Coulterville, IL, USA
Died: 7/13/1959 in Sparta, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1905-05-02 | Final Game: 1905-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Nicholas Alexander Kahl
Biography
Nick Kahl was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who made a brief but noteworthy impact in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned a short period from May 2, 1905, to August 2, 1905, during which he played 40 games as a position player. Kahl's time in the league coincided with a transitional era in baseball, as the game was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace more offensive strategies.
Throughout his career, Kahl recorded 29 hits, contributing 21 runs batted in, though he did not hit any home runs. His batting average stood at .215, and he successfully stole one base. While his statistics may not reflect the prolific offensive prowess seen in later eras, Kahl's role as a reliable player during his tenure provided support to his team in a time when the game was evolving. Despite his limited time in the majors, Kahl's involvement in the sport during a formative period in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the game's past.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 135 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 0.215 | 0.248 | 0.259 | 0.507 | -418.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 40 | 135 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 0.215 | -418.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 32 | 32 | 62 | 96 | 10 | 3 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | CLE | 2B | 32 | 32 | 62 | 96 | 10 | 3 |
| 1905 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 32 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |