Bert Haas, baseball player, 1937-1951

Bert Haas

Born: 2/8/1914 in Naperville, IL, USA

Died: 6/23/1999 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-09 | Final Game: 1951-08-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Berthold John Haas

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Biography

Bert Haas was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who made significant contributions to the sport during his career, which spanned from 1937 to 1951. As a versatile position player, Haas appeared in 721 games and compiled a career batting average of .264. He recorded 644 hits, including 22 home runs and 263 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute offensively. Known for his speed on the bases, he also stole 51 bases, illustrating his dynamic playing style that was well-suited to the evolving game of the mid-20th century. Haas's career included an All-Star selection, marking him as one of the standout players of his era. His time in Major League Baseball coincided with a period of significant change and development in the sport, including the gradual integration of players and the increasing popularity of the game. After retiring on August 26, 1951, Haas left behind a legacy as a reliable player who played a key role in his teams' successes, particularly in a time when baseball was becoming a defining aspect of American culture.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
721 2440 263 644 93 32 22 263 51 204 188 0.264 0.323 0.355 0.678 -1294.5

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — near 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
1937 BRO NL 16 25 2 10 3 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1938 BRO NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1942 CIN NL 154 585 59 140 21 6 6 54 6 59 54 0.239 .253 (-6%) .323 (-4%) .349 (-7%) .672 (-5%) -618.6
1943 CIN NL 101 332 39 87 17 6 4 44 6 22 26 0.262 .255 (+2%) .324 (-5%) .346 (+11%) .671 (+3%) 60.0
1946 CIN NL 140 535 57 141 24 7 3 50 22 33 42 0.264 .256 (+3%) .328 (-6%) .358 (-2%) .687 (-4%) -530.0
1947 CIN NL 135 482 58 138 17 7 3 67 9 42 27 0.286 .262 (+9%) .336 (+3%) .376 (-2%) .712 (avg) 21.4
1948 PHI NL 95 333 35 94 9 2 4 34 8 36 25 0.282 .263 (+7%) .340 (+4%) .379 (-6%) .719 (-1%) -8.1
1949 PHI NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1949 NY1 NL 54 104 12 27 2 3 1 10 0 5 8 0.260 .262 (-1%) .343 (-15%) .384 (-5%) .727 (-9%) 0.0
1951 CHW AL 23 43 1 7 0 1 1 2 0 5 4 0.163 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 311 0 2790 191 28 275
3B 241 0 276 440 63 51
OF 97 0 230 3 9 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 BRO 1B 3 0 12 0 0 1
1937 BRO OF 4 0 6 0 0 0
1942 CIN 1B 6 0 67 3 1 5
1942 CIN 3B 146 0 160 273 35 33
1942 CIN OF 2 0 8 0 0 0
1943 CIN 1B 44 0 364 42 3 46
1943 CIN 3B 23 0 25 54 5 6
1943 CIN OF 18 0 43 1 1 0
1946 CIN 1B 140 0 1346 91 9 140
1946 CIN 3B 6 0 9 14 0 2
1947 CIN 1B 53 0 510 23 8 49
1947 CIN OF 69 0 170 2 8 0
1948 PHI 1B 35 0 290 18 4 17
1948 PHI 3B 54 0 76 89 20 9
1949 NY1 1B 23 0 160 10 3 13
1949 NY1 3B 11 0 6 9 3 1
1951 CHA 1B 7 0 41 4 0 4
1951 CHA 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1951 CHA OF 4 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 303
Third Base 241
Left Field 12
Center Field 79
Right Field 7