Al Nevin
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1873)
Al Nevin was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1873 for the Elizabeth Resolutes. In 13 career games, he hit .200 with 11 hits and 1 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
- Third Baseman
- Died
- 10/10/1921 in Pensacola, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1873-05-06
- Last Game
- 1873-07-23
Full name: Alexander Brown Nevin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 55 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .200 | .214 | .291 | .505 | -200 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.
Career SLG .291 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career OPS .505 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 23.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | ELI | 13 | 55 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .200 | .290 (-31%) | .304 (-30%) | .357 (-19%) | .661 (-24%) | -200.3 | |
| Career · 1 season | 13 | 55 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | -200 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | New Haven | CT | 1871, 1872, 1873, 1874 |
Al Nevin: the record in brief
May 6, 1873 and July 23, 1873 bracket Al Nevin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Elizabeth Resolutes in 1873. Nevin, born on October 3, 1850, in Allegheny City, PA, USA, is listed as a third baseman. The bio records the death on October 10, 1921, in Pensacola, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name Alexander Brown.
Nevin finished with 11 hits from 55 at bats in 13 games, which works out to .200; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .214 and .291 give Nevin a career OPS of .505. Over the seasons Nevin played, league hitters batted .290; the .200 career figure is 31.1% below that. Only one season appears, 1873 for the Elizabeth Resolutes, when Nevin played 13 games and went 11 for 55. That year the league hit .290, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Most of Nevin's defensive work, 12 games, came at third base; the rest of the position table shows second base (1) and right field (1). At third base, the fielding record shows 25 errors alongside 11 putouts and 21 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Nevin
- Was Al Nevin a pitcher?
- No. Al Nevin was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Al Nevin hit?
- Al Nevin hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Al Nevin play for?
- Al Nevin played for one team, the Elizabeth Resolutes (1873).
- What were Al Nevin's career stats?
- In 13 games, Al Nevin had 11 hits, 1 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Al Nevin play?
- Al Nevin played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Al Nevin's career batting average?
- Al Nevin batted .200 over his career, with 11 hits in 55 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Nevin have?
- Al Nevin drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Al Nevin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Nevin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.