Arnold Statz
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1928)
Arnold Statz was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1928 for 4 teams, including the New York Giants, a span of 10 seasons. In 683 career games, he hit .285 with 737 hits, 17 home runs, and 215 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 3/16/1988 in Corona Del Mar, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-07-30
- Last Game
- 1928-09-30
Full name: Arnold John Statz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 683 | 2,585 | 376 | 737 | 114 | 31 | 17 | 215 | 77 | 194 | 211 | .285 | .337 | .373 | .710 | -931 |
Career AVG .285 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .337 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .373 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .710 vs. league average .729 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 60 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 8 | .300 | .262 (+14%) | .322 (+3%) | .347 (+5%) | .670 (+4%) | 30.9 |
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CHN | NL | 110 | 462 | 77 | 137 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 16 | 41 | 31 | .297 | .285 (+4%) | .345 (+3%) | .397 (-8%) | .743 (-3%) | -170.5 |
| 1923 | CHN | NL | 154 | 655 | 110 | 209 | 33 | 8 | 10 | 70 | 29 | 56 | 42 | .319 | .282 (+13%) | .344 (+9%) | .390 (+13%) | .734 (+11%) | 1515.9 |
| 1924 | CHN | NL | 135 | 549 | 69 | 152 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 49 | 13 | 37 | 50 | .277 | .283 (-2%) | .345 (-6%) | .389 (-10%) | .734 (-8%) | -720.7 |
| 1925 | CHN | NL | 38 | 148 | 21 | 38 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 16 | .257 | .288 (-11%) | .349 (-9%) | .407 (-7%) | .756 (-8%) | -215.7 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 130 | 507 | 64 | 139 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 26 | 43 | .274 | .282 (-3%) | .344 (-10%) | .392 (-10%) | .736 (-10%) | -888.5 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 77 | 171 | 28 | 40 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 12 | .234 | .280 (-17%) | .342 (-9%) | .395 (-26%) | .737 (-18%) | -482.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 683 | 2,585 | 376 | 737 | 114 | 31 | 17 | 215 | 77 | 194 | 211 | .285 | — | — | — | — | -931 | ||
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 (683 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 320 | 1176 | 184 | 340 | 11 | 91 | .289 |
| Away | 363 | 1407 | 192 | 397 | 6 | 119 | .282 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-09-30 | BRO | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-27 | BRO | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-17 | BRO | CIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-16 | BRO | CIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-11 | BRO | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-04 | BRO | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-09-01 | BRO | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-26 | BRO | NY1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-08-25 | BRO | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 8 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| OF | 638 | 0 | 1770 | 85 | 59 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | 2B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | OF | 18 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | NY1 | OF | 12 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1920 | BOS | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHN | OF | 110 | 0 | 309 | 16 | 14 | 4 |
| 1923 | CHN | OF | 154 | 0 | 438 | 26 | 12 | 7 |
| 1924 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1924 | CHN | OF | 131 | 0 | 373 | 22 | 16 | 5 |
| 1925 | CHN | OF | 37 | 0 | 112 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 1927 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BRO | OF | 122 | 0 | 371 | 14 | 4 | 5 |
| 1928 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BRO | OF | 52 | 0 | 107 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 614 |
| Right Field | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1918, 1919 |
Most Similar Players
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Arnold Statz (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Arnold Statz: the record in brief
The profile opens with Arnold Statz's first major league game on July 30, 1919; the last one listed came on September 30, 1928. By club, Statz's seasons break down as the New York Giants (1919 to 1920), the Boston Red Sox (1920), the Chicago Cubs (1922 through 1925), and the Brooklyn Robins (1927 to 1928). Statz, born on October 20, 1897, in Waukegan, IL, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5'7" and 150 pounds. Statz's death is recorded on March 16, 1988, in Corona Del Mar, CA, USA. The given name on file is Arnold John Statz.
Across 683 games at the plate, Statz's career line reads 737 hits in 2,585 at bats for a .285 average, adding 17 home runs, 215 RBI, and 77 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .337 and .373 give Statz a career OPS of .710. Against a .281 league average for those years, Statz's .285 average was near the norm. The single-season home run high is 10, set in 1923. No season topped the 209 hits of 1923.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arnold Statz
- What years did Arnold Statz play?
- Arnold Statz played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1928.
- Was Arnold Statz a pitcher?
- No. Arnold Statz was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Arnold Statz hit?
- Arnold Statz hit 17 career home runs with 737 hits.
- What was Arnold Statz's career batting average?
- Arnold Statz batted .285 over his career, with 737 hits in 2,585 at bats.
- How many RBI did Arnold Statz have?
- Arnold Statz drove in 215 runs in his career.
- Is Arnold Statz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Arnold Statz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.