Joe Hauser, baseball player, 1922-1929

Joe Hauser

Born: 1/12/1899 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 7/11/1997 in Sheboygan, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-18 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph John Hauser

Biography

Joe Hauser, born in 1899, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the 1920s. His career spanned from April 18, 1922, to October 6, 1929, during an era characterized by offensive prowess and the emergence of powerful hitters. Over the course of 629 games, Hauser recorded 580 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base. He hit 80 home runs and accumulated 356 RBIs, demonstrating both power and run-producing capabilities. With a career batting average of .284, Hauser established himself as a reliable offensive contributor to his teams. Hauser’s playing style reflected the changing dynamics of the game during the post-Deadball Era, where the focus shifted toward power hitting and an increased scoring environment. In addition to his offensive achievements, he also exhibited speed on the bases with 19 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility as a player. His contributions to the game left a lasting impact, as he was part of a generation that helped shape the modern approach to hitting in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
629 2041 351 580 103 28 80 356 19 250 229 0.284 0.368 0.480 0.848 6099.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 547 0 5430 316 57 393

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 547

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1924 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 13.0 64 0
1923 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 1.0 64 0