from 1925 to 1936. A switch hitter who threw right-handed, he was listed at 6 ft 0 in and 180 lbs. Although primarily playing as a shortstop, Koenig was utilized at both second base and third base as well.

Koenig played minor league baseball with four different teams until May 1925, when he signed with the New York Yankees. After making his debut in September 1925 and spending