Al Schellhase
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1891)
Al Schellhase was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891 for the Boston Braves and the Louisville Colonels, a span of 2 seasons. In 15 career games, he hit .133 with 6 hits and 1 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 148 lb
- Died
- 1/3/1919 in Evansville, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-05-07
- Last Game
- 1891-10-04
Full name: Albert Herman Schellhase
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 45 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | .133 | .170 | .133 | .304 | 0 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.
Career OBP .170 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.
Career SLG .133 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.
Career OPS .304 vs. league average .683 across their career seasons — 55.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BSN | NL | 9 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .138 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 6 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 15 | 45 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Al Schellhase: the record in brief
Al Schellhase's major league career runs from a debut on May 7, 1890 to a final game on October 4, 1891. Schellhase played for the Boston Beaneaters (1890) and the Louisville Colonels (1891). At 148 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame, Schellhase is listed as a catcher. The bio says Schellhase batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 13, 1864, in Evansville, IN, USA. Schellhase died on January 3, 1919, in Evansville, IN, USA. The given name on file is Albert Herman Schellhase.
The batting record for Schellhase: 15 games, 6 hits in 45 at bats, and a .133 average, plus 1 RBI. Reaching base at a .170 clip and slugging .133, Schellhase finished with a .304 OPS. Measured against the leagues Schellhase played in, the .133 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 48.3% below the league. In OPS terms, Schellhase's .304 stands 55.5% below the league's .683. 1890 produced Schellhase's most hits, 4 of them for the Boston Beaneaters.
The position table credits Schellhase with 8 games at catcher and also lists 5 at right field, 1 at third base, and 1 at shortstop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Schellhase
- What years did Al Schellhase play?
- Al Schellhase played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891.
- Was Al Schellhase a pitcher?
- No. Al Schellhase was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Al Schellhase hit?
- Al Schellhase hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was Al Schellhase's career batting average?
- Al Schellhase batted .133 over his career, with 6 hits in 45 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Schellhase have?
- Al Schellhase drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Al Schellhase in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Schellhase has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.