Joe Poetz
Born: 6/22/1900 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 2/7/1942 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-09-14 | Final Game: 1926-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Joseph Frank Poetz
Biography
Joe Poetz was born in 1900 and played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the late 1920s. His career spanned from September 14 to September 22, 1926, during a time when the league was transitioning from the deadball era into an age characterized by increased offense and power hitting. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, Poetz's participation in the sport placed him among the ranks of those who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Throughout his two games in the big leagues, Poetz faced significant challenges, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs. His experience highlights the fierce competition and the high level of skill required to succeed in professional baseball. While his statistical contributions were limited, Poetz remains a part of the narrative of early 20th-century baseball, embodying the dreams of many aspiring players during an era of evolving strategies and fan engagement.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.500 | 0.000 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |