Joe Wagner
Born: 4/24/1889 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 11/15/1948 in Bronx, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-04-14 | Final Game: 1915-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Joseph Bernard Wagner
Biography
Joe Wagner was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Wagner appeared in 75 games during his time in the league. He concluded his career with a batting average of .178, accumulating 35 hits and driving in 13 runs, while also showcasing some speed on the basepaths with 4 stolen bases, although he did not hit any home runs.
Wagner's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the sport began to embrace the offensive explosion of the 1920s. While he may not have left a significant mark in terms of statistics, his presence contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when players were still adjusting to the evolving strategies and styles of play. His contributions, though modest, reflected the grit and determination of players of his era, who often played under challenging conditions and laid the groundwork for future generations of athletes in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 197 | 17 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 0.178 | 0.210 | 0.223 | 0.433 | -1158.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 75 | 197 | 17 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 0.178 | -1158.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 46 | 0 | 99 | 122 | 9 | 28 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 12 | 0 | 12 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CIN | 2B | 46 | 0 | 99 | 122 | 9 | 28 |
| 1915 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CIN | SS | 12 | 0 | 12 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 47 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 15 |
| Right Field | 2 |