Paul Krichell
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1912)
Paul Krichell was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 2 seasons. In 87 career games, he hit .222 with 54 hits and 16 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 6/4/1957 in Bronx, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-05-12
- Last Game
- 1912-09-22
Full name: Paul Bernard Krichell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 243 | 25 | 54 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 23 | 40 | .222 | .295 | .259 | .554 | -719 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career SLG .259 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.
Career OPS .554 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 28 | 82 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 16 | .232 | .266 (-13%) | .336 (-18%) | .356 (-25%) | .693 (-21%) | -274.1 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 59 | 161 | 19 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 24 | .217 | .268 (-19%) | .335 (-9%) | .358 (-29%) | .694 (-20%) | -445.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 87 | 243 | 25 | 54 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 23 | 40 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -719 | ||
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
View full game log (89 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 121 | 11 | 29 | 0 | 5 | .240 |
| Away | 46 | 124 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 11 | .202 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-22 | SLA | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-10 | SLA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912-09-06 | SLA | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1912-09-02 | SLA | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912-08-28 | SLA | MIN | W | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1912-08-27 | SLA | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912-08-26 | SLA | MIN | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-08-26 | SLA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-24 | SLA | PHA | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-08-22 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 86 |
Paul Krichell: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 12, 1911 and the final game on September 22, 1912, Paul Krichell built the record summarized on this page. Krichell's only club in the season tables is the St. Louis Browns. Krichell is listed as a catcher at 5-foot-7 and 150 pounds. Krichell batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 19, 1882, in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Krichell's death is recorded on June 4, 1957, in Bronx, NY, USA. Paul Krichell was the playing name; the full given name is Paul Bernard.
Across 87 games at the plate, Krichell's career line reads 54 hits in 243 at bats for a .222 average; the totals also include 16 RBI. Krichell got on base at a .295 rate and slugged .259 (.554 OPS). Measured against the leagues Krichell played in, the .222 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 17.0% below the league. The OPS comparison is .554 to a league .694, 20.1% below average. The hits column peaks at 35, in 1912. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .217 in 1912, did not top the league's .268.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Krichell
- What years did Paul Krichell play?
- Paul Krichell played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912.
- Was Paul Krichell a pitcher?
- No. Paul Krichell was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Paul Krichell hit?
- Paul Krichell hit 0 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What teams did Paul Krichell play for?
- Paul Krichell played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1911–1912).
- What were Paul Krichell's career stats?
- In 87 games, Paul Krichell had 54 hits, 16 RBI, 25 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .222 batting average.
- What position did Paul Krichell play?
- Paul Krichell played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Krichell and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Krichell was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Paul Krichell's career batting average?
- Paul Krichell batted .222 over his career, with 54 hits in 243 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paul Krichell have?
- Paul Krichell drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Paul Krichell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Krichell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.