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Tony Boeckel Notable

b. August 25, 1892 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1917, 1919, Boston Braves 1919–1923

Tony Boeckel divided seven seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1917, then the Boston Braves through 1923.

Across 777 games he batted .282, with 813 hits and 372 runs. He finished with 27 home runs, 130 doubles and 90 stolen bases.

He played 755 games at third base, with 1,356 assists and 143 errors. He turned 111 double plays.

He was born in Los Angeles, CA, USA on August 25, 1892, and died on February 16, 1924. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1917 PIT 642191658 1110 238316 .265
1919 BSN/PIT 14051760129 2071 42533321 .250
1920 BSN 15358270156 2853 62385018 .268
1921 BSN 15359293185 201310 84524120 .313
1922 BSN 11940261116 1966 47353214 .289
1923 BSN 14856872169 3247 79513111 .298
Career 7772880372813 1303627 33723721890 .282

On this day & linked events

1892

Born August 25, 1892

Los Angeles, CA, USA

1924

Died February 16, 1924