Al Gerheauser, baseball player, 1943-1948

Al Gerheauser

Born: 6/24/1917 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/28/1972 in Springfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-24 | Final Game: 1948-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Albert Gerheauser

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Biography

Al Gerheauser, born in 1917, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1943 to 1948. He played during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the aftermath of World War II and the gradual integration of the sport. Gerheauser, known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, finished his career with a win-loss record of 25-50 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. Over his time in Major League Baseball, he struck out 255 batters and recorded 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Gerheauser's playing style was characterized by a solid repertoire and a gritty approach, which resonated with fans and teammates alike. Although his win-loss record may not have reflected dominance, his contributions were significant during an era when the league was filled with challenges, both on and off the field. His legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the perseverance of players who competed in a time of great change. Gerheauser retired from the game on October 3, 1948, leaving behind a career marked by resilience and a passionate love for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 50 149 79 27 4 1 643.0 726 295 25 224 255 4.13 0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 3.68 across their career seasons — 12.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1943 PHI NL 10 19 38 31 11 2 0 215.0 222 86 70 92 3.60 3.50 (-3%) 551.1
1944 PHI NL 8 16 30 29 10 2 0 182.7 210 93 65 66 4.58 3.57 (-28%) -162.5
1945 PIT NL 5 10 32 14 5 0 1 140.3 170 61 54 55 3.91 3.67 (-7%) 342.1
1946 PIT NL 2 2 35 3 1 0 0 81.7 92 36 25 32 3.97 3.59 (-10%) 1069.5
1948 SLA AL 0 3 14 2 0 0 0 23.3 32 19 10 10 7.33 4.10 (-79%) 452.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
152 211 12 44 10 3 1 22 0 7 55 0.209 0.237 0.299 0.536 -824.6

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career OBP .237 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.536 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1943 PHI NL 38 71 3 8 1 1 0 9 0 3 19 0.113 .255 (-56%) .324 (-51%) .346 (-55%) .671 (-53%) -619.3
1944 PHI NL 32 65 4 15 5 0 1 5 0 2 12 0.231 .261 (-12%) .325 (-22%) .357 (-1%) .683 (-11%) -143.8
1945 PIT NL 32 48 2 12 2 2 0 7 0 2 11 0.250 — — — — -61.5
1946 PIT NL 36 21 3 7 2 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1948 SLA AL 14 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 149 0 28 122 5 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 PHI P 38 0 9 36 2 3
1944 PHI P 30 0 6 29 1 1
1945 PIT P 32 0 9 33 2 3
1946 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1946 PIT P 35 0 3 21 0 2
1948 SLA P 14 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 149
Right Field 1