Joe Hauser

Born: 1/12/1899 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 7/11/1997 in Sheboygan, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-18 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph John Hauser

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Biography

Joe Hauser, born in 1899, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the 1920s. His career spanned from April 18, 1922, to October 6, 1929, during an era characterized by offensive prowess and the emergence of powerful hitters. Over the course of 629 games, Hauser recorded 580 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base. He hit 80 home runs and accumulated 356 RBIs, demonstrating both power and run-producing capabilities. With a career batting average of .284, Hauser established himself as a reliable offensive contributor to his teams. Hauser’s playing style reflected the changing dynamics of the game during the post-Deadball Era, where the focus shifted toward power hitting and an increased scoring environment. In addition to his offensive achievements, he also exhibited speed on the bases with 19 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility as a player. His contributions to the game left a lasting impact, as he was part of a generation that helped shape the modern approach to hitting in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
629	2041	351	580	103	28	80	356	19	250	229	0.284	0.368	0.480	0.848	6338.9

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career SLG .480 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — +21.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.848 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +14.2% above 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
1922	PHA	AL	111	368	61	119	21	5	9	43	1	30	37	0.323	.285 (+13%)	.345 (+9%)	.397 (+21%)	.743 (+16%)	1102.4
1923	PHA	AL	146	534	93	165	21	9	17	94	6	69	52	0.309	.282 (+9%)	.344 (+16%)	.390 (+22%)	.734 (+19%)	2363.4
1924	PHA	AL	149	562	97	162	31	8	27	115	7	56	52	0.288	.283 (+2%)	.345 (+4%)	.389 (+32%)	.734 (+19%)	2091.7
1926	PHA	AL	91	229	31	44	10	0	8	36	1	39	35	0.192	.279 (-31%)	.345 (-10%)	.390 (-13%)	.735 (-11%)	-445.6
1928	PHA	AL	95	300	61	78	19	5	16	59	4	52	45	0.260	.280 (-7%)	.342 (+8%)	.395 (+31%)	.737 (+20%)	1182.1
1929	CLE	AL	37	48	8	12	1	1	3	9	0	4	8	0.250	—	—	—	—	44.9