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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 25 | 29 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | WSN | NL | 95 | 185 | 23 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 0.200 | -965.0 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 110 | 307 | 44 | 68 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 15 | 34 | 27 | 0.221 | -1165.1 |
| 1988 | MIN | AL | 105 | 260 | 35 | 58 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 12 | 29 | 34 | 0.223 | -880.5 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 141 | 446 | 62 | 113 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 25 | 59 | 46 | 0.253 | -425.5 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 144 | 388 | 43 | 94 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 13 | 33 | 34 | 0.242 | -1301.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 118 | 246 | 25 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 23 | 21 | 0.191 | -1532.1 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 116 | 246 | 25 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 34 | 26 | 0.220 | -788.4 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | MON | 2B | 15 | 6 | 18 | 33 | 0 | 6 |
| 1985 | MON | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | MON | 2B | 59 | 33 | 76 | 127 | 7 | 25 |
| 1986 | MON | SS | 22 | 10 | 22 | 34 | 4 | 10 |
| 1987 | MIN | 2B | 47 | 32 | 54 | 111 | 2 | 20 |
| 1987 | MIN | 3B | 12 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | MIN | SS | 55 | 38 | 62 | 103 | 3 | 24 |
| 1987 | MIN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | MIN | 2B | 23 | 15 | 29 | 35 | 1 | 9 |
| 1988 | MIN | 3B | 60 | 45 | 37 | 76 | 4 | 12 |
| 1988 | MIN | SS | 28 | 16 | 31 | 44 | 1 | 12 |
| 1989 | MIN | 2B | 84 | 63 | 116 | 171 | 6 | 37 |
| 1989 | MIN | 3B | 37 | 26 | 32 | 51 | 4 | 5 |
| 1989 | MIN | SS | 31 | 21 | 35 | 59 | 6 | 16 |
| 1989 | MIN | OF | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | MIN | 2B | 89 | 54 | 118 | 173 | 2 | 48 |
| 1990 | MIN | 3B | 28 | 12 | 13 | 39 | 3 | 8 |
| 1990 | MIN | SS | 48 | 33 | 57 | 92 | 8 | 25 |
| 1990 | MIN | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | MIN | 2B | 35 | 21 | 52 | 76 | 1 | 15 |
| 1991 | MIN | 3B | 35 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | MIN | SS | 55 | 29 | 63 | 90 | 2 | 23 |
| 1991 | MIN | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TEX | 2B | 72 | 51 | 118 | 168 | 5 | 31 |
| 1992 | TEX | 3B | 28 | 16 | 12 | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| 1992 | TEX | SS | 20 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| 1992 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |