In 1889, he played for the Columbus Solons, appearing in forty-six games and compiling a .272 batting average. In three major-league season, Kappel played in 105 games: forty-nine games at shortstop, thirty-three at third base, and sixteen at second base.
In 1889, Kappel played for the Columbus Solons, playing in forty-six games and achieving a batting average of .272. Over his three-year tenure in the major leagues, he accumulated 105 games: forty-nine at shortstop, thirty-three at third base, and sixteen at second base.