Al Hermann
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1924)
Al Hermann was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1924 for the Boston Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 32 career games, he hit .234 with 22 hits and 11 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/20/1980 in Lewes, DE, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-07-13
- Last Game
- 1924-04-20
Full name: Albert Bartel Hermann
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 94 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | .234 | .234 | .277 | .511 | -463 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.
Career OBP .234 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.
Career SLG .277 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.
Career OPS .511 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 30.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BSN | NL | 31 | 93 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 7 | .237 | .282 (-16%) | .344 (-31%) | .390 (-28%) | .734 (-30%) | -462.6 |
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 32 | 94 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -463 | ||
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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .136 |
| Away | 22 | 72 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 10 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-04-20 | BSN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923-10-06 | BSN | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1923-10-06 | BSN | PHI | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1923-10-04 | BSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-10-03 | BSN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-09-30 | BSN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-09-24 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-09-23 | BSN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-09-23 | BSN | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-09-22 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Hamilton | NY | 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 |
Al Hermann: the record in brief
The profile opens with Al Hermann's first major league game on July 13, 1923; the last one listed came on April 20, 1924. Hermann spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Boston Braves. Hermann played primarily as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 28, 1899, in Milltown, NJ, USA, Hermann was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 180 pounds. Hermann died on August 20, 1980, in Lewes, DE, USA. Al Hermann was the playing name; the full given name is Albert Bartel.
Hermann's career batting table shows 32 games, 94 at bats and 22 hits, a .234 average, along with 11 RBI. Reaching base at a .234 clip and slugging .277, Hermann finished with a .511 OPS. Set against a .283 league average for the same years, Hermann's .234 average sits 17.4% below it. The highest hit total in a season was 22, in 1923. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .237 in 1923, did not top the league's .282.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Hermann
- What years did Al Hermann play?
- Al Hermann played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1924.
- Was Al Hermann a pitcher?
- No. Al Hermann was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Al Hermann hit?
- Al Hermann hit 0 career home runs with 22 hits.
- What teams did Al Hermann play for?
- Al Hermann played for one team, the Boston Braves (1923–1924).
- What were Al Hermann's career stats?
- In 32 games, Al Hermann had 22 hits, 11 RBI, 2 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
- What position did Al Hermann play?
- Al Hermann played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Hermann and how much did he weigh?
- Al Hermann was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Al Hermann's career batting average?
- Al Hermann batted .234 over his career, with 22 hits in 94 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Hermann have?
- Al Hermann drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Al Hermann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Hermann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.