Pete Koegel
Born: 7/31/1947 in Mineola, NY, USA
Died: 2/4/2023 in Kingston, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-09-01 | Final Game: 1972-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Peter John Koegel
Biography
Pete Koegel, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1970 until his retirement in 1972. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 62 games, accumulating a total of 15 hits, which included one home run and five runs batted in. Koegel finished his career with a batting average of .174 and did not record any stolen bases. His time in the major leagues was marked by the transition in baseball during the early 1970s, a period characterized by the evolution of player training and the increasing emphasis on athleticism.
Though Koegel's career statistics may not reflect the impact that many of his contemporaries had on the game, he contributed to the fabric of professional baseball during a time when the sport was becoming more dynamic. His journey through the ranks of Major League Baseball highlights the challenges faced by players striving to make an impact in a highly competitive environment. After his playing days, Koegel's experiences remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the paths of those who aspired to succeed at the highest level of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 86 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 28 | 0.174 | 0.268 | 0.244 | 0.512 | -277.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 12 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 41 | 49 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0.143 | -277.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 9 | 5 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 12 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| OF | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | ML4 | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | ML4 | 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | PHI | C | 7 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971 | PHI | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | PHI | C | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | PHI | 1B | 8 | 4 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1972 | PHI | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | PHI | OF | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 12 |
| First Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |