Paddy Siglin
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1916)
Paddy Siglin was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1916 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 23 career games, he hit .180 with 9 hits and 2 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 8/5/1956 in Oakland, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-09-12
- Last Game
- 1916-09-30
Full name: Wesley Peter Siglin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 50 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | .180 | .255 | .180 | .435 | 0 |
Career AVG .180 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career OBP .255 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.
Career SLG .180 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.
Career OPS .435 vs. league average .652 across their career seasons — 33.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 14 | 39 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 23 | 50 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | .180 | — | — | — | — | 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 (23 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .294 |
| Away | 13 | 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .121 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-30 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-25 | PIT | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1916-09-22 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-24 | PIT | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-22 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-13 | PIT | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-07 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-04 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-01 | PIT | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-10-05 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 15 |
Paddy Siglin: the record in brief
September 12, 1914 and September 30, 1916 bracket Paddy Siglin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Siglin played primarily as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 24, 1891, in Aurelia, IA, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 10 inches and 160 pounds. Siglin died on August 5, 1956, in Oakland, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Wesley Peter.
Across 23 games at the plate, Siglin's career line reads 9 hits in 50 at bats for a .180 average, adding 2 RBI. Siglin got on base at a .255 rate and slugged .180 (.435 OPS). Set against a .252 league average for the same years, Siglin's .180 average sits 28.5% below it. In OPS terms, Siglin's .435 stands 33.4% below the league's .652. The highest hit total in a season was 6, in 1914.
The position breakdown shows 15 games, all at second base. At second base, Siglin's fielding totals are 29 putouts, 22 assists and 6 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paddy Siglin
- What years did Paddy Siglin play?
- Paddy Siglin played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1916.
- Was Paddy Siglin a pitcher?
- No. Paddy Siglin was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Paddy Siglin hit?
- Paddy Siglin hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Paddy Siglin play for?
- Paddy Siglin played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1914–1916).
- What were Paddy Siglin's career stats?
- In 23 games, Paddy Siglin had 9 hits, 2 RBI, 5 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .180 batting average.
- What position did Paddy Siglin play?
- Paddy Siglin played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paddy Siglin and how much did he weigh?
- Paddy Siglin was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Paddy Siglin's career batting average?
- Paddy Siglin batted .180 over his career, with 9 hits in 50 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paddy Siglin have?
- Paddy Siglin drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Paddy Siglin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paddy Siglin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.