Bernie Neis
Born: 9/26/1895 in Bloomington, IL, USA
Died: 11/29/1972 in Inverness, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-04-14 | Final Game: 1927-10-02
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Bernard Edmund Neis
Biography
Bernie Neis was a professional baseball player born in 1895 who played in the Major Leagues from 1920 until 1927. As a position player, Neis participated in a total of 677 games, where he established himself as a reliable offensive contributor with a career batting average of .272. Over the course of his career, he recorded 496 hits, 25 home runs, and 210 RBIs, underscoring his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Additionally, Neis showcased his speed on the base paths, accumulating 46 stolen bases, which reflected the increasingly athletic style of play emerging during the 1920s.
Neis's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the rise of the live-ball era, which saw an increase in offensive production and a shift in playing strategies. His performance on the field made him a notable figure during this time, as he adapted to the evolving game while providing consistent contributions to his teams. Retiring in 1927, Neis left behind a legacy that highlighted not only his individual achievements but also the broader changes in baseball that shaped the future of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 677 | 1825 | 297 | 496 | 84 | 18 | 25 | 210 | 46 | 201 | 186 | 0.272 | 0.346 | 0.379 | 0.724 | -643.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 95 | 249 | 38 | 63 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 0.253 | -219.5 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 102 | 230 | 34 | 59 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 9 | 25 | 41 | 0.257 | -293.7 |
| 1922 | BRO | NL | 61 | 70 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 0.229 | -50.8 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 126 | 445 | 78 | 122 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 8 | 36 | 38 | 0.274 | -546.0 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 80 | 211 | 43 | 64 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 4 | 27 | 17 | 0.303 | 432.2 |
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 106 | 355 | 47 | 101 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 45 | 8 | 38 | 19 | 0.285 | -121.5 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 30 | 93 | 16 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 0.215 | -333.7 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 45 | 76 | 9 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 0.289 | 9.8 |
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 32 | 96 | 17 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 9 | 0.302 | 9.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WS | BRO | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 520 | 0 | 1146 | 69 | 64 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BRO | OF | 83 | 0 | 145 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| 1921 | BRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | BRO | OF | 77 | 0 | 126 | 13 | 8 | 1 |
| 1922 | BRO | OF | 27 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1923 | BRO | OF | 111 | 0 | 268 | 20 | 18 | 3 |
| 1924 | BRO | OF | 62 | 0 | 114 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| 1925 | BSN | OF | 87 | 0 | 282 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 1926 | BSN | OF | 23 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 1927 | CHA | OF | 21 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1927 | CLE | OF | 29 | 0 | 83 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 93 |
| Center Field | 258 |
| Right Field | 175 |