Arnold Hauser
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1915)
Arnold Hauser was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1915 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Whales, a span of 6 seasons. In 433 career games, he hit .238 with 349 hits, 6 home runs, and 137 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 145 lb
- Died
- 5/22/1966 in Aurora, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-04-21
- Last Game
- 1915-09-29
Full name: Arnold George Hauser
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 433 | 1,468 | 180 | 349 | 33 | 20 | 6 | 137 | 68 | 121 | 184 | .238 | .305 | .300 | .605 | -2,404 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OPS .605 vs. league average .669 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLN | NL | 119 | 375 | 37 | 77 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 15 | 49 | 39 | .205 | .249 (-18%) | .317 (-2%) | .326 (-23%) | .644 (-13%) | -515.2 |
| 1911 | SLN | NL | 136 | 515 | 61 | 124 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 46 | 24 | 26 | 67 | .241 | .266 (-10%) | .336 (-15%) | .356 (-13%) | .693 (-14%) | -1173.3 |
| 1912 | SLN | NL | 133 | 479 | 73 | 124 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 42 | 26 | 39 | 69 | .259 | .268 (-4%) | .335 (-5%) | .358 (-10%) | .694 (-8%) | -555.5 |
| 1913 | SLN | NL | 22 | 45 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .289 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 23 | 54 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | .204 | .250 (-19%) | .318 (-11%) | .332 (-33%) | .651 (-22%) | -160.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 433 | 1,468 | 180 | 349 | 33 | 20 | 6 | 137 | 68 | 121 | 184 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -2,404 | ||
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 (433 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 223 | 752 | 105 | 190 | 4 | 77 | .253 |
| Away | 210 | 715 | 76 | 159 | 2 | 54 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-29 | CHF | PTF | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-27 | CHF | BRF | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-25 | CHF | BRF | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-24 | CHF | BRF | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-23 | CHF | NEW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-22 | CHF | NEW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915-09-21 | CHF | NEW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-07 | CHF | SLF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-06 | CHF | SLF | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-04 | CHF | KCF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 9 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 407 | 115 | 733 | 1246 | 163 | 145 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLN | SS | 117 | 115 | 212 | 345 | 41 | 31 |
| 1911 | SLN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911 | SLN | SS | 134 | 0 | 223 | 400 | 56 | 51 |
| 1912 | SLN | SS | 132 | 0 | 262 | 446 | 50 | 54 |
| 1913 | SLN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1913 | SLN | SS | 8 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 2 |
| 1915 | CHF | 3B | 6 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHF | SS | 16 | 0 | 25 | 38 | 11 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 407 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Arnold Hauser (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Arnold Hauser: the record in brief
April 21, 1910 and September 29, 1915 bracket Arnold Hauser's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Hauser's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (1910 through 1913) and the Chicago Whales (1915). Hauser played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 25, 1888, in Chicago, IL, USA, Hauser was listed at 5'6" and 145 pounds. The bio records the death on May 22, 1966, in Aurora, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name Arnold George.
Across 433 games at the plate, Hauser's career line reads 349 hits in 1,468 at bats for a .238 average; the totals also include 6 home runs, 137 runs batted in, and 68 stolen bases. Hauser got on base at a .305 rate and slugged .300 (.605 OPS). Over the seasons Hauser played, league hitters batted .258; the .238 career figure is 8.0% below that. The OPS comparison is .605 to a league .669, 9.6% below average. Hauser collected a career-high 124 hits in 1911. Hauser stole 26 bases in 1912, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arnold Hauser
- What years did Arnold Hauser play?
- Arnold Hauser played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1915.
- Was Arnold Hauser a pitcher?
- No. Arnold Hauser was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Arnold Hauser hit?
- Arnold Hauser hit 6 career home runs with 349 hits.
- What teams did Arnold Hauser play for?
- Arnold Hauser played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1910–1913) and the Chicago Whales (1915).
- What were Arnold Hauser's career stats?
- In 433 games, Arnold Hauser had 349 hits, 6 home runs, 137 RBI, 180 runs, and 68 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- What position did Arnold Hauser play?
- Arnold Hauser played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Arnold Hauser and how much did he weigh?
- Arnold Hauser was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 145 pounds.
- How many home runs did Arnold Hauser hit each season?
- Arnold Hauser's home runs by season: 2 in 1910, 3 in 1911, 1 in 1912, 0 in 1913, and 0 in 1915. His most in one season was 3, in 1911.
- What was Arnold Hauser's career batting average?
- Arnold Hauser batted .238 over his career, with 349 hits in 1,468 at bats.
- How many RBI did Arnold Hauser have?
- Arnold Hauser drove in 137 runs in his career.
- Is Arnold Hauser in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Arnold Hauser has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.