Heinie Heitmuller

Born: 5/25/1883 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 10/8/1912 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-26 | Final Game: 1910-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: William Frederick Heitmuller

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Biography

Heinie Heitmuller was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. Born in 1883, Heitmuller began his Major League career on April 26, 1909, and continued until his final game on July 23, 1910. During his time in the league, he played in 95 games and recorded a notable batting average of .271, reflecting his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. Heitmuller tallied 87 hits, drove in 22 runs, and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 13 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and athleticism. Heitmuller's career took place during a transformative period in baseball, just before the onset of the deadball era's decline and the rise of more power-focused play. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the majors, his consistent hitting and base-running abilities made him a valuable player for his teams. Despite a relatively brief career, Heitmuller remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedicated players of the early 1900s who laid the groundwork for the evolution of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
95	321	47	87	11	10	0	22	13	25	45	0.271	0.330	0.368	0.697	514.0

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — +10.3% 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
1909	PHA	AL	64	210	36	60	9	8	0	15	7	18	35	0.286	.244 (+17%)	.306 (+14%)	.312 (+30%)	.618 (+22%)	689.7
1910	PHA	AL	31	111	11	27	2	2	0	7	6	7	10	0.243	.249 (-3%)	.317 (-9%)	.326 (-9%)	.644 (-9%)	-175.7