Al Newman
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1992)
Al Newman was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1992 for the Montreal Expos, the Minnesota Twins, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 8 seasons. In 854 career games, he hit .226 with 476 hits, 1 home runs, and 156 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-06-14
- Last Game
- 1992-10-03
Full name: Albert Dwayne Newman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 854 | 2,107 | 264 | 476 | 68 | 7 | 1 | 156 | 91 | 236 | 212 | .226 | .304 | .266 | .570 | -5,797 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career SLG .266 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.
Career OPS .570 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | MON | NL | 25 | 29 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .172 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | 95 | 185 | 23 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 20 | .200 | .257 (-22%) | .325 (-14%) | .395 (-41%) | .720 (-29%) | -820.6 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 110 | 307 | 44 | 68 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 15 | 34 | 27 | .221 | .262 (-16%) | .331 (-10%) | .415 (-27%) | .746 (-19%) | -968.0 |
| 1988 | MIN | AL | 105 | 260 | 35 | 58 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 12 | 29 | 34 | .223 | .254 (-12%) | .317 (-5%) | .377 (-34%) | .695 (-21%) | -737.1 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 141 | 446 | 62 | 113 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 25 | 59 | 46 | .253 | .254 (avg) | .319 (+7%) | .375 (-19%) | .694 (-7%) | -337.4 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 144 | 388 | 43 | 94 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 13 | 33 | 34 | .242 | .257 (-6%) | .324 (-6%) | .385 (-28%) | .710 (-18%) | -1027.1 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 118 | 246 | 25 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 23 | 21 | .191 | .255 (-25%) | .323 (-20%) | .384 (-45%) | .708 (-33%) | -1257.4 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 116 | 246 | 25 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 34 | 26 | .220 | .255 (-14%) | .322 (-2%) | .377 (-36%) | .699 (-20%) | -649.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 854 | 2,107 | 264 | 476 | 68 | 7 | 1 | 156 | 91 | 236 | 212 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -5,797 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (854 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 430 | 1035 | 147 | 238 | 0 | 81 | .230 |
| Away | 424 | 1072 | 117 | 238 | 1 | 75 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-03 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-10-02 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-10-01 | TEX | OAK | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-30 | TEX | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-29 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-25 | TEX | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-22 | TEX | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-20 | TEX | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-19 | TEX | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-18 | TEX | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | MIN | SS | 55 | 38 | 62 | 103 | 3 | 24 |
| 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 | OF | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | MIN | SS | 31 | 21 | 35 | 59 | 6 | 16 |
| 1990 | MIN | 2B | 89 | 54 | 118 | 173 | 2 | 48 |
| 1990 | MIN | 3B | 28 | 12 | 13 | 39 | 3 | 8 |
| 1990 | MIN | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | MIN | SS | 48 | 33 | 57 | 92 | 8 | 25 |
| 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 | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | MIN | SS | 55 | 29 | 63 | 90 | 2 | 23 |
| 1992 | TEX | 2B | 72 | 51 | 118 | 168 | 5 | 31 |
| 1992 | TEX | 3B | 28 | 16 | 12 | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| 1992 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TEX | SS | 20 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 2 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Al Newman (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Newman
- What years did Al Newman play?
- Al Newman played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1992.
- Was Al Newman a pitcher?
- No. Al Newman was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Al Newman hit?
- Al Newman hit 1 career home runs with 476 hits.
- What was Al Newman's career batting average?
- Al Newman batted .226 over his career, with 476 hits in 2,107 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Newman have?
- Al Newman drove in 156 runs in his career.
- Is Al Newman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Newman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.