Joe Kappel
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1890)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 7/8/1929 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-26
- Last Game
- 1890-09-08
Full name: Joseph Kappel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 223 | 30 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 12 | 20 | 2 | .229 | .295 | .287 | .582 | -345 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .287 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OPS .582 vs. league average .649 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PHI | NL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PH4 | AA | 56 | 208 | 29 | 50 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 12 | 20 | 0 | .240 | .260 (-8%) | .336 (-8%) | .351 (-14%) | .687 (-11%) | -345.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 60 | 223 | 30 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 12 | 20 | 2 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -345 | ||
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 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 3B | 11 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| C | 7 | 0 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OF | 23 | 0 | 34 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| SS | 18 | 0 | 20 | 63 | 14 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PHI | C | 4 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| 1890 | PH4 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1890 | PH4 | 3B | 11 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| 1890 | PH4 | C | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | PH4 | OF | 23 | 0 | 34 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 1890 | PH4 | SS | 18 | 0 | 20 | 63 | 14 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 7 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 18 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Kappel
- What years did Joe Kappel play?
- Joe Kappel played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890.
- Was Joe Kappel a pitcher?
- No. Joe Kappel was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Kappel hit?
- Joe Kappel hit 1 career home runs with 51 hits.