Henry Kappel
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1889)
Henry Kappel was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1889 for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Columbus Solons, a span of 3 seasons. In 105 career games, he hit .269 with 106 hits, 4 home runs, and 51 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 306.
- 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
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 394 | 54 | 106 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 51 | 33 | 25 | 78 | .269 | .318 | .391 | .708 | 306 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.
Career OPS .708 vs. league average .669 across their career seasons — +5.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | CN2 | AA | 23 | 78 | 11 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 16 | .282 | .270 (+4%) | .331 (-7%) | .373 (-1%) | .705 (-4%) | -62.2 |
| 1888 | CN2 | AA | 36 | 143 | 18 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 34 | .259 | .238 (+8%) | .290 (-6%) | .319 (+14%) | .610 (+4%) | 27.3 |
| 1889 | CL6 | AA | 46 | 173 | 25 | 47 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 21 | 28 | .272 | .263 (+3%) | .334 (+6%) | .357 (+18%) | .691 (+12%) | 340.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 105 | 394 | 54 | 106 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 51 | 33 | 25 | 78 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 306 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 16 | 0 | 40 | 38 | 14 | 6 |
| 3B | 33 | 0 | 47 | 73 | 25 | 6 |
| OF | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 49 | 0 | 58 | 149 | 53 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | CN2 | 2B | 6 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1887 | CN2 | 3B | 9 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 1 |
| 1887 | CN2 | OF | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | CN2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | CN2 | 2B | 10 | 0 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 4 |
| 1888 | CN2 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1888 | CN2 | SS | 25 | 0 | 25 | 69 | 25 | 5 |
| 1889 | CL6 | 3B | 23 | 0 | 38 | 53 | 12 | 3 |
| 1889 | CL6 | SS | 23 | 0 | 31 | 75 | 28 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 33 |
| Shortstop | 49 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Henry Kappel: the record in brief
Henry Kappel's major league career runs from a debut on May 22, 1887 to a final game on August 1, 1889. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1887 to 1888) and the Columbus Solons (1889). Listed as a shortstop, Kappel threw and hit right-handed. Kappel is listed at 5-foot-8 and 160 pounds. The birth record reads in 1863, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Kappel's death is recorded on August 27, 1905, in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
In 105 games and 394 at bats, Kappel batted .269 with 106 hits, adding 4 homers, 51 runs batted in, and 33 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .318 and the slugging percentage .391, for an OPS of .708. Kappel hit .269 while the league hit .258 over the same span, a figure close to average. 1889 produced Kappel's most hits, 47 of them for the Columbus Solons. Kappel stole 20 bases in 1888, the most of any season listed. In 1889, a season of regular play, Kappel hit .272 while the league hit .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Kappel
- What years did Henry Kappel play?
- Henry Kappel played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1889.
- Was Henry Kappel a pitcher?
- No. Henry Kappel was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Henry Kappel hit?
- Henry Kappel hit 4 career home runs with 106 hits.
- What teams did Henry Kappel play for?
- Henry Kappel played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1887–1888) and the Columbus Solons (1889).
- What were Henry Kappel's career stats?
- In 105 games, Henry Kappel had 106 hits, 4 home runs, 51 RBI, 54 runs, and 33 stolen bases, with a .269 batting average.
- What position did Henry Kappel play?
- Henry Kappel played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Henry Kappel and how much did he weigh?
- Henry Kappel was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Henry Kappel hit each season?
- Henry Kappel's home runs by season: 0 in 1887, 1 in 1888, and 3 in 1889. His most in one season was 3, in 1889.
- What was Henry Kappel's career batting average?
- Henry Kappel batted .269 over his career, with 106 hits in 394 at bats.
- How many RBI did Henry Kappel have?
- Henry Kappel drove in 51 runs in his career.
- Is Henry Kappel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Kappel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.