Karl Kolseth
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915)
Karl Kolseth was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1915 for the Baltimore Terrapins. In 6 career games, he hit .261 with 6 hits and 1 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 182 lb
- Died
- 5/3/1956 in Cumberland, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-09-30
- Last Game
- 1915-10-03
Full name: Karl Dickey Kolseth
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .261 | .292 | .391 | .683 | 0 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +17.7% above league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .651 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 6 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .267 |
| Away | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | BLF | NEW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-03 | BLF | NEW | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | BLF | NEW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1915-10-02 | BLF | NEW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | BLF | NEW | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | BLF | NEW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
Karl Kolseth: the record in brief
Karl Kolseth's major league career runs from a debut on September 30, 1915 to a final game on October 3, 1915. Kolseth spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Baltimore Terrapins. The bio lists Kolseth as a first baseman who threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Kolseth is listed at 182 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Kolseth was born on December 25, 1892, in Cambridge, MA, USA. Kolseth's death is recorded on May 3, 1956, in Cumberland, MD, USA. Karl Kolseth was the playing name; the full given name is Karl Dickey.
Kolseth finished with 6 hits from 23 at bats in 6 games, which works out to .261, along with 1 RBI. Against a .251 league average for those years, Kolseth's .261 average was near the norm. The season table holds a single row: 1915 with the Baltimore Terrapins, 6 games, 23 at bats and 6 hits.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at first base.
Among the most recent games in Kolseth's log, September 30, 1915 stands out: 3 hits in 4 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karl Kolseth
- Was Karl Kolseth a pitcher?
- No. Karl Kolseth was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Karl Kolseth hit?
- Karl Kolseth hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Karl Kolseth play for?
- Karl Kolseth played for one team, the Baltimore Terrapins (1915).
- What were Karl Kolseth's career stats?
- In 6 games, Karl Kolseth had 6 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Karl Kolseth play?
- Karl Kolseth played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Karl Kolseth and how much did he weigh?
- Karl Kolseth was listed at 6 feet and 182 pounds.
- What was Karl Kolseth's career batting average?
- Karl Kolseth batted .261 over his career, with 6 hits in 23 at bats.
- How many RBI did Karl Kolseth have?
- Karl Kolseth drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Karl Kolseth in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Karl Kolseth has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.