Joe Strauss
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1886)
Joe Strauss was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886 for the Kansas City Cowboys, the Louisville Colonels, and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, a span of 3 seasons. In 101 career games, he hit .216 with 86 hits, 1 home runs, and 36 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
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 6/24/1906 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-07-27
- Last Game
- 1886-10-06
Full name: Joseph Strauss
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 399 | 46 | 86 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 36 | 29 | 10 | 0 | .216 | .237 | .281 | .517 | -1,006 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career OBP .237 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.
Career SLG .281 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OPS .517 vs. league average .616 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 16 | 60 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | .243 (-18%) | .278 (-24%) | .327 (-24%) | .606 (-24%) | -193.6 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 74 | 297 | 36 | 64 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 31 | 25 | 8 | 0 | .215 | .246 (-13%) | .302 (-21%) | .331 (-15%) | .634 (-18%) | -812.9 |
| 1886 | BR3 | AA | 9 | 36 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -812.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 101 | 399 | 46 | 86 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 36 | 29 | 10 | 0 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -1,819 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4.50 | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| C | 7 | 0 | 32 | 19 | 11 | 0 |
| OF | 91 | 0 | 121 | 22 | 23 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | 2B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1884 | KCU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | C | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | OF | 10 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1885 | LS2 | C | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1885 | LS2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | LS2 | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 1886 | LS2 | OF | 73 | 0 | 95 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1886 | LS2 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | BR3 | C | 2 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | BR3 | OF | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Catcher | 7 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 83 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Joe Strauss: the record in brief
Joe Strauss played a first major league game on July 27, 1884 and a last one on October 6, 1886. The team column moves through the Kansas City Cowboys (1884), the Louisville Colonels (1885 to 1886), and the Brooklyn Grays (1886). Strauss is listed as an outfielder at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio says Strauss threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is November 16, 1858, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Strauss's death is recorded on June 24, 1906, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. On the record, Joe Strauss was born Joseph Strauss.
In 101 games and 399 at bats, Strauss batted .216 with 86 hits, along with 1 home run, 36 RBI, and 29 stolen bases. Strauss's career OPS of .517 combines a .237 on-base mark with .281 slugging. Strauss's .216 average ran 11.8% below the .244 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Strauss's .517 stands 16.1% below the league's .616. The highest hit total in a season was 64, in 1886.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Strauss
- What years did Joe Strauss play?
- Joe Strauss played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886.
- Was Joe Strauss a pitcher?
- No. Joe Strauss was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Joe Strauss hit?
- Joe Strauss hit 1 career home run with 86 hits.
- What teams did Joe Strauss play for?
- Joe Strauss played for 3 teams: the Kansas City Cowboys (1884), the Louisville Colonels (1885–1886), and the Brooklyn Grays (1886).
- What were Joe Strauss's career stats?
- In 101 games, Joe Strauss had 86 hits, 1 home runs, 36 RBI, 46 runs, and 29 stolen bases, with a .216 batting average.
- What position did Joe Strauss play?
- Joe Strauss played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Strauss and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Strauss was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Strauss hit each season?
- Joe Strauss's home runs by season: 0 in 1884, 0 in 1885, and 1 in 1886. His most in one season was 1, in 1886.
- What was Joe Strauss's career batting average?
- Joe Strauss batted .216 over his career, with 86 hits in 399 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Strauss have?
- Joe Strauss drove in 36 runs in his career.
- What was Joe Strauss's career ERA?
- Joe Strauss finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Joe Strauss in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Strauss has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.