Al Reach
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1875)
Al Reach was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1875 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. In 83 career games, he hit .247 with 97 hits and 56 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 155 lb
- Died
- 1/14/1928 in Atlantic City, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-20
- Last Game
- 1875-05-21
Full name: Alfred James Reach
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 393 | 89 | 97 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 56 | 7 | 9 | 10 | .247 | .264 | .321 | .584 | -651 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career OBP .264 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career OPS .584 vs. league average .626 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | PH1 | 26 | 133 | 43 | 47 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 6 | .353 | .286 (+23%) | .311 (+21%) | .383 (+29%) | .695 (+26%) | 521.4 | |
| 1872 | PH1 | 24 | 118 | 21 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .195 | .285 (-32%) | .296 (-25%) | .347 (-44%) | .644 (-35%) | -559.8 | |
| 1873 | PH1 | 16 | 73 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .219 | .290 (-25%) | .304 (-28%) | .357 (-12%) | .661 (-19%) | -221.2 | |
| 1874 | PH1 | 14 | 55 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .127 | .273 (-53%) | .282 (-55%) | .333 (-51%) | .615 (-53%) | -391.0 | |
| 1875 | PH1 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 5 seasons | 83 | 393 | 89 | 97 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 56 | 7 | 9 | 10 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -651 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 35 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 39 |
Al Reach: the record in brief
Al Reach played a first major league game on May 20, 1871 and a last one on May 21, 1875. The team column never changes: it is the Philadelphia Athletics from 1871 to 1875. Reach, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. The recorded size is 5'6" and 155 pounds. The birth record reads May 25, 1840, in London, London, England. Reach's death is recorded on January 14, 1928, in Atlantic City, NJ, USA. Al Reach was the playing name; the full given name is Alfred James.
The batting record for Reach: 83 games, 97 hits in 393 at bats, and a .247 average, plus 56 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .264 and the slugging percentage .321, for an OPS of .584. Set against a .274 league average for the same years, Reach's .247 average sits 10.1% below it. By OPS the gap is 6.6% below league average (.584 against .626). The hits column peaks at 47, in 1871. The RBI column peaks at 34 in 1871. In 1871, a season of regular play, Reach hit .353 while the league hit .286. The seasons in which Reach beat the league batting average were 1871.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Reach
- What years did Al Reach play?
- Al Reach played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1875.
- Was Al Reach a pitcher?
- No. Al Reach was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Al Reach hit?
- Al Reach hit 0 career home runs with 97 hits.
- What teams did Al Reach play for?
- Al Reach played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1871–1875).
- What were Al Reach's career stats?
- In 83 games, Al Reach had 97 hits, 56 RBI, 89 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- What position did Al Reach play?
- Al Reach played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Reach and how much did he weigh?
- Al Reach was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Al Reach's career batting average?
- Al Reach batted .247 over his career, with 97 hits in 393 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Reach have?
- Al Reach drove in 56 runs in his career.
- Is Al Reach in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Reach has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.