Al Spohrer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1928-1935)
Al Spohrer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1935 for the New York Giants and the Boston Braves, a span of 8 seasons. In 756 career games, he hit .259 with 575 hits, 6 home runs, and 199 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
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 7/17/1972 in Plymouth, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1928-04-13
- Last Game
- 1935-09-29
Full name: Alfred Ray Spohrer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 756 | 2,218 | 213 | 575 | 103 | 25 | 6 | 199 | 13 | 124 | 166 | .259 | .301 | .336 | .637 | -5,374 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career SLG .336 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career OPS .637 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 51 | 124 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 11 | .218 | .280 (-22%) | .342 (-26%) | .395 (-39%) | .737 (-33%) | 0.0 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 114 | 342 | 42 | 93 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 48 | 1 | 26 | 35 | .272 | .289 (-6%) | .353 (-7%) | .415 (-4%) | .769 (-6%) | -397.1 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 112 | 356 | 44 | 113 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 37 | 3 | 22 | 24 | .317 | .293 (+8%) | .354 (+2%) | .429 (+3%) | .784 (+2%) | 118.7 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 114 | 350 | 23 | 84 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 22 | 27 | .240 | .276 (-13%) | .338 (-16%) | .388 (-18%) | .726 (-17%) | -1007.0 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 104 | 335 | 31 | 90 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 15 | 26 | .269 | .275 (-2%) | .335 (-11%) | .391 (-19%) | .726 (-15%) | -819.1 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 67 | 184 | 11 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 13 | .250 | .270 (-7%) | .329 (-11%) | .377 (-18%) | .707 (-15%) | -428.9 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 100 | 265 | 25 | 59 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 18 | .223 | .278 (-20%) | .340 (-23%) | .392 (-29%) | .733 (-26%) | -1146.5 |
| 1935 | BSN | NL | 92 | 260 | 22 | 63 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 12 | .242 | .279 (-13%) | .342 (-20%) | .399 (-28%) | .742 (-24%) | -1039.2 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 756 | 2,218 | 213 | 575 | 103 | 25 | 6 | 199 | 13 | 124 | 166 | .259 | — | — | — | — | -4,719 | ||
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 (756 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 395 | 1154 | 110 | 308 | 4 | 118 | .267 |
| Away | 361 | 1063 | 103 | 266 | 2 | 87 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-09-29 | BSN | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-27 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1935-09-24 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-24 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-23 | BSN | NY1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-09-23 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-22 | BSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-22 | BSN | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-21 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-19 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | NY1 | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BSN | C | 48 | 0 | 102 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 1929 | BSN | C | 109 | 0 | 314 | 57 | 18 | 5 |
| 1930 | BSN | C | 108 | 0 | 322 | 36 | 16 | 4 |
| 1931 | BSN | C | 111 | 0 | 392 | 54 | 8 | 5 |
| 1932 | BSN | C | 100 | 0 | 374 | 62 | 4 | 2 |
| 1933 | BSN | C | 65 | 0 | 150 | 26 | 5 | 4 |
| 1934 | BSN | C | 98 | 0 | 296 | 45 | 8 | 5 |
| 1935 | BSN | C | 90 | 0 | 230 | 45 | 12 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 732 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Al Spohrer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Al Spohrer: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 13, 1928 and the final game on September 29, 1935, Al Spohrer built the record summarized on this page. By club, Spohrer's seasons break down as the New York Giants (1928) and the Boston Braves (1928 to 1935). At 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, Spohrer is listed as a catcher. Spohrer batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Spohrer was born on December 3, 1902, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio records the death on July 17, 1972, in Plymouth, NH, USA. The bio lists the given name Alfred Ray.
Spohrer finished with 575 hits from 2,218 at bats in 756 games, which works out to .259; the totals also include 6 homers and 199 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .301 and the slugging percentage .336, for an OPS of .637. Measured against the leagues Spohrer played in, the .259 career average compares with a .281 league average over the same seasons, 7.7% below the league. The hits column peaks at 113, in 1930. 1930 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .317 against a league .293, an 8% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Spohrer
- What years did Al Spohrer play?
- Al Spohrer played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1935.
- Was Al Spohrer a pitcher?
- No. Al Spohrer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Al Spohrer hit?
- Al Spohrer hit 6 career home runs with 575 hits.
- What teams did Al Spohrer play for?
- Al Spohrer played for 2 teams: the New York Giants (1928) and the Boston Braves (1928–1935).
- What were Al Spohrer's career stats?
- In 756 games, Al Spohrer had 575 hits, 6 home runs, 199 RBI, 213 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- What position did Al Spohrer play?
- Al Spohrer played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Spohrer and how much did he weigh?
- Al Spohrer was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Al Spohrer hit each season?
- Al Spohrer's home runs by season: 0 in 1928, 2 in 1929, 2 in 1930, 0 in 1931, 0 in 1932, 1 in 1933, 0 in 1934, and 1 in 1935. His most in one season was 2, in 1929 and 1930.
- What was Al Spohrer's career batting average?
- Al Spohrer batted .259 over his career, with 575 hits in 2,218 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Spohrer have?
- Al Spohrer drove in 199 runs in his career.
- Is Al Spohrer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Spohrer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.