Emil Haberer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1909)
Emil Haberer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1909 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 9 seasons. In 16 career games, he hit .149 with 7 hits and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 204 lb
- Died
- 10/19/1951 in Shively, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-07-09
- Last Game
- 1909-09-03
Full name: Emil Karl Haberer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 47 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 18 | .149 | .231 | .213 | .444 | 0 |
Career AVG .149 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career SLG .213 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.
Career OPS .444 vs. league average .655 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CIN | NL | 6 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 5 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 16 | 47 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 18 | .149 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .227 |
| Away | 8 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .120 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-09-03 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-02 | CIN | PHI | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-02 | CIN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1909-09-01 | CIN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1909-09-01 | CIN | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-08-21 | CIN | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1903-08-19 | CIN | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1903-08-17 | CIN | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-08-09 | CIN | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-08-02 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 3 |
Emil Haberer: the record in brief
The profile opens with Emil Haberer's first major league game on July 9, 1901; the last one listed came on September 3, 1909. Haberer spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Cincinnati Reds. At 6'1" and 204 pounds, Haberer is listed as a catcher. Haberer batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is February 2, 1878, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Haberer's death is recorded on October 19, 1951, in Shively, KY, USA. Haberer's full given name, per the bio, is Emil Karl Haberer.
In 16 games and 47 at bats, Haberer batted .149 with 7 hits, along with 3 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .231 and .213 give Haberer a career OPS of .444. Measured against the leagues Haberer played in, the .149 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 42.5% below the league. The hits column peaks at 3, in 1901. The best average in the busiest seasons was .188, in 1909.
Most of Haberer's defensive work, 8 games, came at catcher; the rest of the position table shows third base (3) and first base (2).
Frequently Asked Questions about Emil Haberer
- What years did Emil Haberer play?
- Emil Haberer played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1909.
- Was Emil Haberer a pitcher?
- No. Emil Haberer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Emil Haberer hit?
- Emil Haberer hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Emil Haberer play for?
- Emil Haberer played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1901, 1903, 1909).
- What were Emil Haberer's career stats?
- In 16 games, Emil Haberer had 7 hits, 3 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .149 batting average.
- What position did Emil Haberer play?
- Emil Haberer played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Emil Haberer and how much did he weigh?
- Emil Haberer was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 204 pounds.
- What was Emil Haberer's career batting average?
- Emil Haberer batted .149 over his career, with 7 hits in 47 at bats.
- How many RBI did Emil Haberer have?
- Emil Haberer drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Emil Haberer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Emil Haberer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.