Al Bauer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1886)
Al Bauer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886 for the Columbus Buckeyes and the St. Louis Maroons, a span of 3 seasons. Across 7 career appearances, he went 1-6 with a 5.37 ERA and 26 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 190 lb
- Died
- 2/23/1944 in Columbus, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-09-22
- Last Game
- 1886-06-11
Full name: Albert Bauer
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CL5 | AA | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 4.68 | 3.11 (-51%) | -828.5 |
| 1886 | SL5 | NL | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28.2 | 31 | 19 | 27 | 13 | 5.97 | 3.37 (-77%) | -1507.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 53.2 | 53 | 32 | 41 | 26 | 5.37 | — | -2,336 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .217 | .217 | .217 | .435 | 0 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OBP .217 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.
Career SLG .217 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.
Career OPS .435 vs. league average .618 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CL5 | AA | 3 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | SL5 | NL | 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
Al Bauer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Al Bauer debuted on September 22, 1884 and played a final game on June 11, 1886. Club by club, the record runs the Columbus Buckeyes (1884) and the St. Louis Maroons (1886). Bauer played primarily as a pitcher. Born on August 7, 1859, in Columbus, OH, USA, Bauer was listed at 190 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio records the death on February 23, 1944, in Columbus, OH, USA. The given name on file is Albert Bauer.
Bauer's career pitching line is 1 win, 6 losses and a 5.37 ERA over 7 appearances. Also on Bauer's record: 26 strikeouts. Against a 3.21 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.37 mark was 67.0% worse. 1884 was Bauer's sharpest full season, a 4.68 ERA against the league's 3.11.
The position breakdown shows 7 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Bauer
- What years did Al Bauer play?
- Al Bauer played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886.
- Was Al Bauer a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Bauer pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 26 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Bauer hit?
- Al Bauer hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What was Al Bauer's career batting average?
- Al Bauer batted .217 over his career, with 5 hits in 23 at bats.
- What was Al Bauer's career ERA?
- Al Bauer finished with a 5.37 career ERA, going 1-6 with 26 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Al Bauer have?
- Al Bauer recorded 26 career strikeouts.