Arnold Hauser
Born: 9/25/1888 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 5/22/1966 in Aurora, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-04-21 | Final Game: 1915-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 145 lbs
Full name: Arnold George Hauser
Biography
Arnold Hauser was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 until his retirement in 1915. Known primarily as a position player, Hauser appeared in 433 games over the course of his career. He recorded 349 hits, amassing a batting average of .238, along with 6 home runs and 137 runs batted in. Demonstrating a notable level of speed on the base paths, he successfully stole 68 bases, showcasing his ability to contribute not only with his bat but also through aggressive base running.
Hauser played during a transformative era in baseball, when the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. His contributions to his teams reflected a commitment to the fundamentals of the game, embodying the tenacity and grit that characterized many players of his time. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, Hauser's dedication and versatility on the field secured his place in baseball history as a solid contributor during a significant period of the sport's development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 433 | 1468 | 180 | 349 | 33 | 20 | 6 | 137 | 68 | 121 | 184 | 0.238 | 0.305 | 0.300 | 0.605 | -3060.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | STL | NL | 119 | 375 | 37 | 77 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 15 | 49 | 39 | 0.205 | -640.4 |
| 1911 | STL | NL | 136 | 515 | 61 | 124 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 46 | 24 | 26 | 67 | 0.241 | -1522.2 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 133 | 479 | 73 | 124 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 42 | 26 | 39 | 69 | 0.259 | -730.4 |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 22 | 45 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.289 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 23 | 54 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.204 | -167.2 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 407 |