Heinie Peitz, baseball player, 1892-1913

Heinie Peitz

Born: 11/28/1870 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 10/23/1943 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-10-15 | Final Game: 1913-06-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Henry Clement Peitz

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Biography

Heinie Peitz was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1892 to 1913. Born in 1870, he made a substantial impact on the game during an era that witnessed the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. Peitz played primarily as a position player, participating in 1,235 games throughout his career. He recorded 1,117 hits, achieving a batting average of .271, which underscored his effectiveness at the plate. Over his tenure, he contributed 16 home runs and 560 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments of games. In addition to his offensive contributions, Peitz was known for his speed on the bases, amassing a total of 91 stolen bases. His well-rounded skills allowed him to be a versatile player, adapting to the evolving strategies of baseball during his playing years. Peitz's notable career, which concluded on June 1, 1913, placed him among the significant figures of his time, as he navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing sport and left a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 4 1 1 0 0 16.0 22 13 0 7 3 7.31 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1894 STL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 7 3 2 0 9.00 -
1897 CIN NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 8.0 9 7 4 0 7.88 0.0
1899 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 6 3 1 3 5.40 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1235 4124 532 1117 191 66 16 560 91 410 261 0.271 0.342 0.361 0.703 306.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1892 STL NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.0
1893 STL NL 96 362 53 92 12 9 1 45 12 54 20 0.254 -322.2
1894 STL NL 99 338 52 89 19 9 3 49 14 43 21 0.263 -644.1
1895 STL NL 90 334 44 95 14 12 2 65 9 29 20 0.284 -93.8
1896 CIN NL 68 211 33 63 12 5 2 34 7 30 15 0.299 429.0
1897 CIN NL 77 266 35 78 11 7 1 44 3 18 15 0.293 -75.1
1898 CIN NL 105 330 49 90 15 5 1 43 9 35 24 0.273 249.3
1899 CIN NL 94 293 45 79 13 2 1 43 11 46 11 0.270 170.6
1900 CIN NL 91 294 34 75 14 1 2 34 5 20 19 0.255 -427.1
1901 CIN NL 82 269 24 82 13 5 1 24 3 23 24 0.305 571.8
1902 CIN NL 112 387 54 122 22 5 1 60 7 24 23 0.315 1188.1
1903 CIN NL 105 358 45 93 15 3 0 42 7 37 22 0.260 -38.2
1904 CIN NL 84 272 32 66 13 2 1 30 1 14 15 0.243 -210.3
1905 PIT NL 88 278 18 62 10 0 0 27 2 24 25 0.223 -540.6
1906 PIT NL 40 125 13 30 8 0 0 20 1 13 7 0.240 48.5
1913 STL NL 3 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 75 12 639 41 12 43
2B 74 0 178 189 25 32
3B 79 0 108 124 25 7
C 961 183 3726 1095 187 112
OF 11 0 17 1 2 0
P 4 0 3 7 0 0
SS 11 0 25 28 9 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1892 SLN C 1 0 3 0 0 0
1893 SLN C 74 0 296 86 21 7
1893 SLN 1B 5 0 50 1 1 4
1893 SLN SS 11 0 25 28 9 5
1893 SLN OF 10 0 17 1 2 0
1894 SLN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1894 SLN C 39 0 146 51 13 3
1894 SLN 1B 14 0 107 12 4 11
1894 SLN 3B 47 0 67 73 16 4
1895 SLN C 71 0 260 80 23 10
1895 SLN 1B 11 0 76 7 4 6
1895 SLN 3B 10 0 12 6 5 1
1896 CIN C 67 0 201 42 8 6
1897 CIN P 2 0 1 5 0 0
1897 CIN C 71 0 260 67 7 8
1898 CIN C 101 0 323 90 24 12
1899 CIN P 1 0 2 2 0 0
1899 CIN C 92 0 332 90 10 4
1900 CIN C 80 0 310 125 19 13
1900 CIN 1B 8 0 63 2 1 1
1901 CIN C 49 0 260 60 6 4
1901 CIN 1B 2 0 9 1 0 0
1901 CIN 2B 21 0 45 54 2 8
1901 CIN 3B 6 0 7 12 1 2
1902 CIN C 47 0 189 70 9 12
1902 CIN 1B 6 0 59 1 2 5
1902 CIN 2B 48 0 124 126 22 23
1902 CIN 3B 6 0 4 12 0 0
1903 CIN C 78 0 365 93 14 7
1903 CIN 1B 11 0 106 6 0 9
1903 CIN 2B 4 0 8 9 1 1
1903 CIN 3B 9 0 17 21 3 0
1904 CIN C 64 62 255 89 9 10
1904 CIN 1B 18 12 169 11 0 7
1904 CIN 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1905 PIT C 87 84 337 105 16 14
1905 PIT 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1906 PIT C 38 37 186 45 5 2
1913 SLN C 2 0 3 2 3 0
1913 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4
Catcher 961
First Base 76
Second Base 74
Third Base 79
Shortstop 11
Left Field 4
Right Field 7