Al Hermann
Born: 3/28/1899 in Milltown, NJ, USA
Died: 8/20/1980 in Lewes, DE, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-07-13 | Final Game: 1924-04-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Albert Bartel Hermann
Biography
Al Hermann, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player who had a brief yet notable career in the early 1920s. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 32 games from 1923 to 1924. Hermann recorded 22 hits over his career, contributing 11 RBIs with a batting average of .234. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in Major League Baseball, he showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 3 bases throughout his career.
Hermann's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output. While his time in the league was short-lived, his contributions on the field reflected the grit and tenacity of players from that era. Despite the limited statistical impact, Hermann remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during its formative years.
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 | 0.234 | 0.234 | 0.277 | 0.511 | -498.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BSN | NL | 31 | 93 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0.237 | -498.5 |
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 15 | 0 | 23 | 44 | 3 | 4 |
| 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BSN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | BSN | 2B | 15 | 0 | 23 | 44 | 3 | 4 |
| 1923 | BSN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by 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 |