Al Kaiser
Born: 8/3/1886 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 4/11/1969 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-04-18 | Final Game: 1914-08-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Alfred Edward Kaiser
Biography
Al Kaiser was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 18, 1911, to August 30, 1914, during a period when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused style. Kaiser played in a total of 155 games, where he recorded 104 hits, three home runs, and 38 RBIs. With a batting average of .216, he showcased a blend of speed and power, contributing 16 stolen bases to his team's efforts.
Kaiser’s role as a position player placed him amidst a competitive landscape of evolving baseball strategies. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during a transformative time in baseball history remain a part of the sport's rich narrative. His career, although brief, reflects the challenges and dynamics of a player navigating the complexities of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 481 | 58 | 104 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 38 | 16 | 34 | 82 | 0.216 | 0.274 | 0.295 | 0.569 | -1195.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 66 | 197 | 20 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 26 | 0.203 | -869.2 |
| 1911 | CHC | NL | 26 | 84 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 0.250 | -869.2 |
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | IND | FL | 59 | 187 | 22 | 43 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 41 | 0.230 | -258.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OF | 134 | 0 | 242 | 13 | 23 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BSN | OF | 58 | 0 | 101 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 1911 | CHN | OF | 22 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1912 | BSN | OF | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | IND | 1B | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1914 | IND | OF | 50 | 0 | 98 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 82 |
| Center Field | 52 |
| Right Field | 3 |