Vic Saier
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1919)
Vic Saier was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1919 for the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 9 seasons. In 865 career games, he hit .263 with 775 hits, 55 home runs, and 395 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 8,311.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/14/1967 in East Lansing, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-05-03
- Last Game
- 1919-08-05
Full name: Victor Sylvester Saier
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 865 | 2,948 | 455 | 775 | 143 | 61 | 55 | 395 | 121 | 378 | 369 | .263 | .351 | .409 | .760 | 8,311 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.
Career SLG .409 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.
Career OPS .760 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — +14.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHN | NL | 86 | 259 | 42 | 67 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 11 | 25 | 37 | .259 | .266 (-3%) | .336 (+1%) | .356 (-6%) | .693 (-2%) | -49.1 |
| 1912 | CHN | NL | 122 | 451 | 74 | 130 | 25 | 14 | 2 | 61 | 11 | 34 | 65 | .288 | .268 (+7%) | .335 (+1%) | .358 (+17%) | .694 (+9%) | 628.7 |
| 1913 | CHN | NL | 149 | 519 | 94 | 150 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 92 | 26 | 62 | 62 | .289 | .259 (+11%) | .325 (+14%) | .345 (+39%) | .670 (+27%) | 2618.9 |
| 1914 | CHN | NL | 153 | 537 | 87 | 129 | 24 | 8 | 18 | 72 | 19 | 94 | 61 | .240 | .255 (-6%) | .322 (+11%) | .339 (+22%) | .661 (+17%) | 1951.4 |
| 1915 | CHN | NL | 144 | 497 | 74 | 131 | 35 | 11 | 11 | 64 | 29 | 64 | 62 | .264 | .250 (+5%) | .318 (+10%) | .332 (+34%) | .651 (+22%) | 2000.2 |
| 1916 | CHN | NL | 147 | 498 | 60 | 126 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 50 | 20 | 79 | 68 | .253 | .248 (+2%) | .314 (+13%) | .326 (+9%) | .640 (+11%) | 1327.3 |
| 1917 | CHN | NL | 6 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 58 | 166 | 19 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 13 | .223 | .262 (-15%) | .322 (-5%) | .347 (-10%) | .670 (-8%) | -166.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 865 | 2,948 | 455 | 775 | 143 | 61 | 55 | 395 | 121 | 378 | 369 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 8,311 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (865 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 449 | 1496 | 241 | 407 | 36 | 225 | .272 |
| Away | 416 | 1453 | 213 | 368 | 19 | 175 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-08-05 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-08-02 | PIT | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-08-01 | PIT | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-31 | PIT | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-30 | PIT | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-30 | PIT | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1919-07-29 | PIT | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-29 | PIT | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-07-28 | PIT | CIN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-25 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHN | 1B | 73 | 0 | 715 | 33 | 15 | 44 |
| 1912 | CHN | 1B | 120 | 0 | 1165 | 52 | 10 | 67 |
| 1913 | CHN | 1B | 149 | 0 | 1472 | 71 | 26 | 79 |
| 1914 | CHN | 1B | 153 | 0 | 1521 | 59 | 22 | 62 |
| 1915 | CHN | 1B | 139 | 0 | 1348 | 65 | 21 | 71 |
| 1916 | CHN | 1B | 147 | 0 | 1622 | 74 | 27 | 78 |
| 1917 | CHN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 1919 | PIT | 1B | 51 | 0 | 493 | 17 | 8 | 18 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 837 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 1B |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 4.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1913 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 15.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
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Vic Saier (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Vic Saier: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 3, 1911 and the final game on August 5, 1919, Vic Saier built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (1911 to 1917) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1919). Saier is listed as a first baseman at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. The bio says Saier threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Saier was born on May 4, 1891, in Lansing, MI, USA. Saier's death is recorded on May 14, 1967, in East Lansing, MI, USA. The given name on file is Victor Sylvester Saier.
The batting record for Saier: 865 games, 775 hits in 2,948 at bats, and a .263 average; the totals also include 55 home runs, 395 runs batted in, and 121 stolen bases. Saier got on base at a .351 rate and slugged .409 (.760 OPS). The .263 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Saier's .760 stands 14.5% above the league's .664. No season beat the 18 home runs Saier hit in 1914.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vic Saier
- What years did Vic Saier play?
- Vic Saier played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1919.
- Was Vic Saier a pitcher?
- No. Vic Saier was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Vic Saier hit?
- Vic Saier hit 55 career home runs with 775 hits.
- What teams did Vic Saier play for?
- Vic Saier played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1911–1917) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1919).
- What were Vic Saier's career stats?
- In 865 games, Vic Saier had 775 hits, 55 home runs, 395 RBI, 455 runs, and 121 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- What position did Vic Saier play?
- Vic Saier played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Vic Saier and how much did he weigh?
- Vic Saier was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Vic Saier hit each season?
- Vic Saier's home runs by season: 1 in 1911, 2 in 1912, 14 in 1913, 18 in 1914, 11 in 1915, 7 in 1916, 0 in 1917, and 2 in 1919. His most in one season was 18, in 1914.
- What was Vic Saier's career batting average?
- Vic Saier batted .263 over his career, with 775 hits in 2,948 at bats.
- How many RBI did Vic Saier have?
- Vic Saier drove in 395 runs in his career.
- Is Vic Saier in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vic Saier has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.