Joe Kappel
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1890)
Joe Kappel was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1890 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 7 seasons. In 60 career games, he hit .229 with 51 hits, 1 home runs, and 22 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
- 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.
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 |
Joe Kappel: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Kappel debuted on May 26, 1884 and played a final game on September 8, 1890. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Quakers (1884) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1890). The bio lists Kappel's primary position as outfielder. Kappel is listed at 5 feet, 10 inches and 165 pounds. The birth record reads April 27, 1857, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Kappel's death is recorded on July 8, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Kappel's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph Kappel.
The batting record for Kappel: 60 games, 51 hits in 223 at bats, and a .229 average, adding 1 home run and 22 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .295 and .287 give Kappel a career OPS of .582. Set against a .252 league average for the same years, Kappel's .229 average sits 9.2% below it. The OPS comparison is .582 to a league .649, 10.3% below average. No season topped the 50 hits of 1890. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .240 in 1890, did not top the league's .260.
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.
- What was Joe Kappel's career batting average?
- Joe Kappel batted .229 over his career, with 51 hits in 223 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Kappel have?
- Joe Kappel drove in 22 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Kappel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Kappel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.