Heinie Mueller
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920-1935)
Heinie Mueller was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1935 for 4 teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 16 seasons. In 693 career games, he hit .282 with 597 hits, 22 home runs, and 272 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 158 lb
- Died
- 1/23/1975 in De Soto, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-09-25
- Last Game
- 1935-06-23
Full name: Clarence Francis Mueller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693 | 2,118 | 296 | 597 | 87 | 37 | 22 | 272 | 37 | 168 | 147 | .282 | .342 | .389 | .731 | -25 |
Career AVG .282 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .342 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .389 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .731 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | SLN | NL | 4 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .318 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | SLN | NL | 55 | 176 | 25 | 62 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 11 | 22 | .352 | .286 (+23%) | .344 (+15%) | .395 (+25%) | .739 (+20%) | 617.2 |
| 1922 | SLN | NL | 61 | 159 | 20 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 14 | 18 | .270 | .285 (-5%) | .345 (-5%) | .397 (avg) | .743 (-2%) | -72.9 |
| 1923 | SLN | NL | 78 | 265 | 39 | 91 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 41 | 4 | 18 | 16 | .343 | .282 (+21%) | .344 (+14%) | .390 (+35%) | .734 (+25%) | 1159.0 |
| 1924 | SLN | NL | 92 | 296 | 39 | 78 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 37 | 8 | 19 | 16 | .264 | .283 (-7%) | .345 (-10%) | .389 (-6%) | .734 (-8%) | -423.8 |
| 1925 | SLN | NL | 78 | 243 | 33 | 76 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 11 | .313 | .288 (+9%) | .349 (+4%) | .407 (+4%) | .756 (+4%) | 186.9 |
| 1926 | SLN | NL | 52 | 191 | 36 | 51 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 8 | 11 | 6 | .267 | .279 (-5%) | .345 (-4%) | .390 (+3%) | .735 (avg) | -32.9 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 85 | 305 | 36 | 76 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 7 | 21 | 17 | .249 | .279 (-11%) | .345 (-13%) | .390 (-18%) | .735 (-16%) | -32.9 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 84 | 190 | 33 | 55 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 25 | 12 | .289 | .282 (+3%) | .344 (+11%) | .392 (-3%) | .736 (+3%) | 235.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 42 | 151 | 25 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 9 | .225 | .280 (-20%) | .342 (-8%) | .395 (-35%) | .737 (-22%) | -490.8 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 46 | 93 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 12 | .204 | .289 (-29%) | .353 (-15%) | .415 (-40%) | .769 (-29%) | -428.3 |
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 16 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 693 | 2,118 | 296 | 597 | 87 | 37 | 22 | 272 | 37 | 168 | 147 | .282 | — | — | — | — | 717 | ||
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 (693 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 355 | 1031 | 145 | 290 | 13 | 157 | .281 |
| Away | 338 | 1085 | 150 | 307 | 9 | 122 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-06-23 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-06-19 | SLA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-06-15 | SLA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-06-08 | SLA | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-06-05 | SLA | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-06-03 | SLA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-05-25 | SLA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-05-20 | SLA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1935-05-19 | SLA | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-05-17 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 31 | 0 | 248 | 15 | 5 | 23 |
| OF | 557 | 0 | 1269 | 58 | 55 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | SLN | OF | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLN | OF | 54 | 0 | 117 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1922 | SLN | OF | 44 | 0 | 83 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 1923 | SLN | OF | 74 | 0 | 197 | 9 | 8 | 3 |
| 1924 | SLN | 1B | 27 | 0 | 213 | 11 | 4 | 17 |
| 1924 | SLN | OF | 53 | 0 | 122 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 1925 | SLN | OF | 72 | 0 | 165 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 1926 | SLN | OF | 51 | 0 | 106 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 1926 | NY1 | OF | 82 | 0 | 194 | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| 1927 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1927 | NY1 | OF | 56 | 0 | 100 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1928 | BSN | OF | 41 | 0 | 127 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929 | BSN | OF | 24 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | SLA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 1935 | SLA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Left Field | 87 |
| Center Field | 367 |
| Right Field | 107 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Heinie Mueller (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heinie Mueller
- What years did Heinie Mueller play?
- Heinie Mueller played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1935.
- Was Heinie Mueller a pitcher?
- No. Heinie Mueller was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Heinie Mueller hit?
- Heinie Mueller hit 22 career home runs with 597 hits.
- What was Heinie Mueller's career batting average?
- Heinie Mueller batted .282 over his career, with 597 hits in 2,118 at bats.
- How many RBI did Heinie Mueller have?
- Heinie Mueller drove in 272 runs in his career.
- Is Heinie Mueller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Heinie Mueller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.