Al Heist

Born: 10/5/1927 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 10/2/2006 in Tahlequah, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-07-17 | Final Game: 1962-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Alfred Michael Heist

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Biography

Al Heist was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a career that spanned from 1960 to 1962. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 177 games. Known for his versatility and tenacity on the field, Heist recorded 126 hits, 8 home runs, and 46 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .255. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 6 bases throughout his time in the league. Heist's career unfolded in a transitional era for baseball, marked by significant changes in the game’s dynamics and player roles. Although he was not among the most celebrated stars of his time, his contributions as a reliable role player added depth to the teams he played for. Al Heist's legacy is characterized by his dedication to the game and his role in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball during the early 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
177	495	63	126	20	6	8	46	6	52	72	0.255	0.327	0.368	0.695	-278.6

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.720 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
1960	CHC	NL	41	102	11	28	5	3	1	6	3	10	12	0.275	.255 (+8%)	.323 (+5%)	.387 (+6%)	.711 (+6%)	85.6
1961	CHC	NL	109	321	48	82	14	3	7	37	3	39	51	0.255	.258 (-1%)	.328 (+3%)	.399 (-4%)	.727 (-1%)	-9.2
1962	HOU	NL	27	72	4	16	1	0	0	3	0	3	9	0.222	.257 (-14%)	.326 (-19%)	.393 (-40%)	.719 (-31%)	-355.1