Karl Douglas Pagel (born March 29, 1955) is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for five seasons.

In nine minor league seasons, Pagel hit .294 with 163 home runs and 587 RBIs.

Pagel was named MVP of the Texas League in 1977 when he played for the Midland Cubs.

Pagel was named MVP of the American Association in 1979 while playing for the Wichita Aeros.

Pagel lives in the Phoenix, Arizona area, where he has worked as a driver for UPS.