Heinie Mueller
Born: 9/16/1899 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 1/23/1975 in De Soto, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-09-25 | Final Game: 1935-06-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: Clarence Francis Mueller
Biography
Heinie Mueller was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1920 to 1935. Born in 1899, he emerged during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the gradual shift from the deadball era to a time of increased offensive output. Mueller played a total of 693 games, showcasing his versatility and skill as a position player. He finished his career with 597 hits, a batting average of .282, and 22 home runs, along with 272 RBIs and 37 stolen bases, reflecting a well-rounded offensive capability.
Mueller was known for his solid hitting and ability to contribute to his team's offense. His performance on the field made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during his career, which included stints in both the National League and American League. As a player who navigated the complexities of the sport in the early 20th century, his legacy is marked by his contributions to the game at a time when baseball was evolving into a more dynamic and powerful sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.429 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 1.500 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.429 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 1.500 |
| 1936 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.300 | 0.300 | 0.350 | 0.650 |
| 1937 | 19.0 | 16.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.368 | 0.250 | 0.618 |
| 1941 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 |
| 1942 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693 | 2118 | 296 | 597 | 87 | 37 | 22 | 272 | 37 | 168 | 147 | 0.282 | 0.342 | 0.389 | 0.731 | -494.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | STL | NL | 4 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.318 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | STL | NL | 55 | 176 | 25 | 62 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 11 | 22 | 0.352 | 574.2 |
| 1922 | STL | NL | 61 | 159 | 20 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 0.270 | -105.0 |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 78 | 265 | 39 | 91 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 41 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 0.343 | 1132.5 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 92 | 296 | 39 | 78 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 37 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 0.264 | -551.2 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 78 | 243 | 33 | 76 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 0.313 | 134.3 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 85 | 305 | 36 | 76 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 7 | 21 | 17 | 0.249 | -879.3 |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 52 | 191 | 36 | 51 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 0.267 | -879.3 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 84 | 190 | 33 | 55 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 25 | 12 | 0.289 | 231.2 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 42 | 151 | 25 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 0.225 | -542.6 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 46 | 93 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0.204 | -466.9 |
| 1935 | SLA | AL | 16 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.185 | 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 | NY1 | OF | 82 | 0 | 194 | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| 1926 | SLN | OF | 51 | 0 | 106 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Left Field | 87 |
| Center Field | 367 |
| Right Field | 107 |