Karl Kolseth, baseball player, 1915-1915

Karl Kolseth

Born: 12/25/1892 in Cambridge, MA, USA

Died: 5/3/1956 in Cumberland, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-30 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Karl Dickey Kolseth

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Biography

Karl Kolseth, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the early 20th century. He played as a position player primarily during the 1915 season, making a total of six appearances in Major League Baseball. In those games, Kolseth recorded six hits, achieving a batting average of .261, along with one run batted in. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions during this time reflected the evolving nature of baseball as it began to move away from the deadball era. Kolseth's career, while short-lived, came at a time when the sport was experiencing significant transitions, including the integration of more diverse playing styles and strategies. His performance, though limited to just a handful of games, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game during its formative years. After his brief stint in the majors, Kolseth's legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing those who took the field during a pivotal era for the sport.

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 0.261 0.292 0.391 0.683 0.0

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 0.683 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 0.261 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 63 2 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 BLF 1B 6 0 63 2 6 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6