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Goldie Rapp

Goldie Rapp Notable

b. February 6, 1894 · New York Giants 1921, Philadelphia Phillies 1921–1923

Goldie Rapp divided three seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the New York Giants from 1921, then the Philadelphia Phillies through 1923.

Across 276 games he batted .253, with 269 hits and 134 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 47 doubles and 16 stolen bases.

He played 268 games at third base, with 558 assists and 48 errors. He turned 48 double plays.

He was born in Cincinnati, OH, USA on February 6, 1894, and died on July 1, 1966. He batted both ways and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1921 NYG/PHI 1103834995 1621 2529219 .248
1922 PHI 11950258127 2630 3832296 .253
1923 PHI 471792747 501 1014141 .263
Career 2761064134269 4752 73756416 .253

On this day & linked events

1894

Born February 6, 1894

Cincinnati, OH, USA

1966

Died July 1, 1966

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