Al Bashang

Born: 8/22/1888 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 6/23/1967 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-07-30 | Final Game: 1918-07-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Albert C. Bashang

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Biography

Al Bashang, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1912 to 1918. Primarily a position player, Bashang's time in Major League Baseball was brief, as he appeared in only 8 games during his tenure. He recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .118. Despite not achieving any home runs or RBIs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. Playing during a transitional period in baseball history, Bashang's career coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, a time characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching and defense. While his playing statistics did not reflect the hallmarks of a prolific hitter, Bashang's involvement in the game during this era highlights the myriad of players who contributed to the sport's development, even if only briefly. Bashang retired from professional play on July 13, 1918, leaving behind a legacy defined by the challenges and dynamics of an evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	17	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.118	0.250	0.118	0.368	0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 65.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 45.3% 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
1912	DET	AL	6	12	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	BRO	NL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	7	0	6	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	DET	OF	6	0	6	0	0	0
1918	BRO	OF	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	4
Center Field	1
Right Field	1