Gus Alberts

Born: 1860 in Reading, PA, USA

Died: 5/7/1912 in Idaho Springs, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1891-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Augustus Peter Alberts

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Biography

Gus Alberts was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played in the Major Leagues from 1884 to 1891. A versatile position player, Alberts participated in a total of 120 games during his career, primarily known for his speed and base-running ability, as evidenced by his impressive tally of 27 stolen bases. While he finished his career with a batting average of .197, he contributed significantly with 84 hits and 50 RBIs, along with one home run, showcasing his capability to drive in runs despite a challenging offensive era. Playing during the late 19th century—a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern game—Alberts was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future developments in strategy and athleticism on the field. While his statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the tenacity and determination characteristic of that era's ballplayers, helping shape the early landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
120	426	62	84	10	6	1	50	27	52	61	0.197	0.298	0.256	0.554	-471.6

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.628 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	PT1	AA	2	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	WSU	UA	4	16	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1888	CL3	AA	102	364	51	75	10	6	1	48	26	41	56	0.206	.238 (-14%)	.290 (+3%)	.319 (-14%)	.610 (-6%)	-200.7
1891	ML3	AA	12	41	6	4	0	0	0	2	1	7	5	0.098	—	—	—	—	-270.9