Al Newman, baseball player, 1985-1992

Al Newman

Born: 6/30/1960 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-06-14 | Final Game: 1992-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Albert Dwayne Newman

Biography

Al Newman, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1985 to 1992. Throughout his career, he appeared in 854 games, showcasing his versatility and speed on the field. Known for his defensive skills and base-running ability, Newman accumulated a total of 91 stolen bases, demonstrating his knack for taking advantage of pitching lapses and creating scoring opportunities for his team. Newman's offensive contributions included 476 hits, 1 home run, and 156 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .226. While he may not have been a prolific power hitter, his ability to get on base and contribute in various ways made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during his career. As a player active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Newman experienced the evolving nature of the game during this period, marked by a shift towards more strategic, speed-based play. His career, though modest in terms of statistics, highlighted the importance of role players in a team's overall success.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
854 2107 264 476 68 7 1 156 91 236 212 0.226 0.304 0.266 0.570 -7057.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 9 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1991 ALCS MIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 WS MIN 4 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0.500
1987 WS MIN 4 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200
1987 ALCS MIN 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 7 0 0 0
2B 424 275 581 894 24 191
3B 200 106 106 223 13 34
OF 11 6 10 1 0 0
SS 261 155 290 452 26 119

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 424
Third Base 200
Shortstop 261
Left Field 11
Center Field 1
Designated Hitter 13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 TEX AL $260,000
1991 MIN AL $450,000
1990 MIN AL $350,000
1989 MIN AL $180,000
1988 MIN AL $100,000
1986 MON NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $1,402,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga CA 1979, 1980
San Diego State University San Diego CA 1981