Karl Pagel
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1983)
Karl Pagel was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1983 for the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 6 seasons. In 48 career games, he hit .232 with 13 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 188 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-21
- Last Game
- 1983-09-30
Full name: Karl Douglas Pagel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 56 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 20 | .232 | .358 | .357 | .715 | 0 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career OBP .358 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.
Career SLG .357 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OPS .715 vs. league average .711 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CHN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CLE | AL | 14 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 23 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CLE | AL | 8 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 48 | 56 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 20 | .232 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 30 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 5 | .233 |
| Away | 18 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .231 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-09-30 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-29 | CLE | MIL | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983-09-25 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-22 | CLE | MIL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-21 | CLE | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-20 | CLE | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-18 | CLE | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-14 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-14 | CLE | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-09 | CLE | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 16 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1976 |
Karl Pagel: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 21, 1978 and the final game on September 30, 1983, Karl Pagel built the record summarized on this page. Pagel played for the Chicago Cubs (1978 to 1979) and the Cleveland Indians (1981 to 1983). Pagel played primarily as a first baseman and batted and threw left-handed. Born on March 29, 1955, in Madison, WI, USA, Pagel was listed at 188 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Pagel's full given name, per the bio, is Karl Douglas Pagel.
The batting record for Pagel: 48 games, 13 hits in 56 at bats, and a .232 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 7 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .358 clip and slugging .357, Pagel finished with a .715 OPS. Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Pagel's .232 average sits 10.9% below it. No season topped the 6 hits of 1983. The best average in the busiest seasons was .300, in 1983.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karl Pagel
- What years did Karl Pagel play?
- Karl Pagel played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1983.
- Was Karl Pagel a pitcher?
- No. Karl Pagel was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Karl Pagel hit?
- Karl Pagel hit 1 career home run with 13 hits.
- What teams did Karl Pagel play for?
- Karl Pagel played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1978–1979) and the Cleveland Indians (1981–1983).
- What were Karl Pagel's career stats?
- In 48 games, Karl Pagel had 13 hits, 1 home runs, 7 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .232 batting average.
- What position did Karl Pagel play?
- Karl Pagel played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Karl Pagel and how much did he weigh?
- Karl Pagel was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 188 pounds.
- How many home runs did Karl Pagel hit each season?
- Karl Pagel's home runs by season: 0 in 1978, 0 in 1979, 1 in 1981, 0 in 1982, and 0 in 1983. His most in one season was 1, in 1981.
- What was Karl Pagel's career batting average?
- Karl Pagel batted .232 over his career, with 13 hits in 56 at bats.
- How many RBI did Karl Pagel have?
- Karl Pagel drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Karl Pagel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Karl Pagel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.