Al Niehaus
Born: 6/1/1899 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 10/14/1931 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-04-22 | Final Game: 1925-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Albert Bernard Niehaus
Biography
Al Niehaus was a professional baseball player born in 1899 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from 1925 to 1925, during which he appeared in 68 games. Niehaus demonstrated a solid batting average of .275, accumulating 58 hits and driving in 21 runs, though he did not hit any home runs during his tenure in the league. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with one stolen base to his credit.
Niehaus's playing career took place during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Despite his short career, he contributed to the teams he played for with consistent hitting and a competitive spirit. His performance, while not heralded in the annals of the game, reflected the determination and skill of players during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 211 | 23 | 58 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 0.275 | 0.326 | 0.379 | 0.705 | -315.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 51 | 147 | 16 | 44 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 0.299 | -31.5 |
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 17 | 64 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.219 | -31.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 60 | 0 | 544 | 33 | 11 | 50 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | CIN | 1B | 45 | 0 | 398 | 26 | 5 | 39 |
| 1925 | PIT | 1B | 15 | 0 | 146 | 7 | 6 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 60 |