Otto Vogel, baseball player, 1923-1924

Otto Vogel

Born: 10/26/1899 in Mendota, IL, USA

Died: 7/19/1969 in Iowa City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-06-05 | Final Game: 1924-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Otto Henry Vogel

Biography

Otto Vogel was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played primarily as a position player in the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1923 to September 29, 1924, during a time when Major League Baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a period characterized by higher scoring and the emergence of power hitters. Vogel participated in a total of 111 games, where he showcased his skills as an adaptable player. Throughout his career, Vogel compiled a batting average of .249, achieving 63 hits, including 2 home runs and 30 RBIs. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 6 stolen bases. While not regarded as one of the era's marquee players, Vogel's versatility and performance provided valuable depth to his teams, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 253 38 63 11 3 2 30 6 17 37 0.249 0.312 0.340 0.652 -550.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 0 1 4 0 0
OF 77 0 137 10 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 3
Left Field 17
Center Field 1
Right Field 59

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1921, 1922, 1923