Dennis Paepke
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1974)
Dennis Paepke was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 6 seasons. In 80 career games, he hit .183 with 36 hits, 2 home runs, and 14 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
- 6'0" / 202 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-06-02
- Last Game
- 1974-10-02
Full name: Dennis Ray Paepke
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 197 | 13 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 36 | .183 | .229 | .249 | .477 | -557 |
Career AVG .183 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.
Career SLG .249 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.
Career OPS .477 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — 30.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | KCA | AL | 12 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | KCA | AL | 60 | 152 | 11 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 29 | .204 | .249 (-18%) | .316 (-24%) | .365 (-23%) | .682 (-23%) | -556.8 |
| 1972 | KCA | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | KCA | AL | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 80 | 197 | 13 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 36 | .183 | — | — | — | — | -557 | ||
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 (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 79 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 3 | .203 |
| Away | 45 | 119 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 11 | .168 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-10-02 | KCR | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-10-01 | KCR | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1974-09-15 | KCR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-14 | KCR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-10 | KCR | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-09 | KCR | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-05-21 | KCR | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-05-17 | KCR | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971-09-26 | KCR | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971-09-25 | KCR | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 46 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 17 |
Dennis Paepke: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dennis Paepke's first major league game on June 2, 1969; the last one listed came on October 2, 1974. Every season row on the page belongs to the Kansas City Royals, from 1969 through 1974. The bio lists Paepke as a catcher who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 202 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Paepke was born on April 17, 1945, in Long Beach, CA, USA. Dennis Paepke was the playing name; the full given name is Dennis Ray.
Paepke finished with 36 hits from 197 at bats in 80 games, which works out to .183, along with 2 home runs and 14 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .229 and .249 give Paepke a career OPS of .477. Set against a .250 league average for the same years, Paepke's .183 average sits 26.8% below it. The OPS comparison is .477 to a league .683, 30.1% below average. The hits column peaks at 31, in 1971. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .204 in 1971, did not top the league's .249.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dennis Paepke
- What years did Dennis Paepke play?
- Dennis Paepke played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974.
- Was Dennis Paepke a pitcher?
- No. Dennis Paepke was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Dennis Paepke hit?
- Dennis Paepke hit 2 career home runs with 36 hits.
- What teams did Dennis Paepke play for?
- Dennis Paepke played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (1969, 1971–1972, 1974).
- What were Dennis Paepke's career stats?
- In 80 games, Dennis Paepke had 36 hits, 2 home runs, 14 RBI, and 13 runs, with a .183 batting average.
- What position did Dennis Paepke play?
- Dennis Paepke played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dennis Paepke and how much did he weigh?
- Dennis Paepke was listed at 6 feet and 202 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dennis Paepke hit each season?
- Dennis Paepke's home runs by season: 0 in 1969, 2 in 1971, 0 in 1972, and 0 in 1974. His most in one season was 2, in 1971.
- What was Dennis Paepke's career batting average?
- Dennis Paepke batted .183 over his career, with 36 hits in 197 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dennis Paepke have?
- Dennis Paepke drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Dennis Paepke in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dennis Paepke has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.