Art Bader

Born: 9/21/1886 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/5/1957 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-08-02 | Final Game: 1904-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Arthur Herman Bader

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Biography

Art Bader, born in 1886, was a position player who briefly graced Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from August 2 to August 3, 1904, a fleeting moment in the sport's history that saw him compete in just two games. Despite the brevity of his time on the field, Bader's involvement in baseball came during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period, where pitching dominated, to a more offensively driven game. Throughout his career, Bader struggled to make a significant impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, alongside zero hits, home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases. His statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players of his time, as they navigated the fiercely competitive landscape of early professional baseball. While Bader's name may not resonate with the legends of the game, his brief tenure serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each with their unique stories and experiences.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.250	0.000	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 59.8% 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
1904	SLA	AL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	1	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	SLA	OF	1	1	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1