Art Nehf, baseball player, 1915-1929

Art Nehf

Born: 7/31/1892 in Terre Haute, IN, USA

Died: 12/18/1960 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-08-13 | Final Game: 1929-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Arthur Neukom Nehf

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Biography

Art Nehf was a prominent Major League Baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1929. Born in 1892, Nehf established himself as a formidable presence on the mound during an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the gradual transition from the deadball era. He concluded his career with a record of 184 wins and 120 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.2, reflecting his effectiveness in limiting runs during a time when scoring was becoming increasingly common. Over his career, Nehf struck out 844 batters and registered 13 saves, showcasing his versatility and reliability as a pitcher. He was known for his ability to pitch deep into games, which was a crucial asset for teams navigating the rigors of the schedule in the 1920s. Nehf's contributions to the game were significant, as he played for teams such as the New York Giants, where he was part of the pitching rotation that helped the team secure multiple pennants. His legacy endures as a key figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his skill and consistency during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
184 120 451 319 182 28 13 2707.7 2715 964 107 640 844 3.20 0

Career ERA 3.20 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 14.6% better 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
1915 BSN NL 5 4 12 10 6 4 0 78.3 60 22 21 39 2.53 2.90 (+13%) 1108.8
1916 BSN NL 7 5 22 12 6 1 0 121.0 110 27 20 36 2.01 2.78 (+28%) 1004.3
1917 BSN NL 17 8 38 23 17 5 0 233.3 197 56 39 101 2.16 2.69 (+20%) 3071.4
1918 BSN NL 15 15 32 31 28 2 0 284.3 274 85 76 96 2.69 2.83 (+5%) 1933.1
1919 BSN NL 8 9 22 19 13 1 0 168.7 151 58 40 53 3.09 3.09 (avg) -319.4
1919 NY1 NL 9 2 13 12 9 2 0 102.0 70 17 19 24 1.50 3.09 (+51%) 463.3
1920 NY1 NL 21 12 40 33 22 4 0 280.7 273 96 45 79 3.08 3.45 (+11%) 2624.0
1921 NY1 NL 20 10 41 34 18 2 1 260.7 266 105 55 67 3.63 4.02 (+10%) -1275.5
1922 NY1 NL 19 13 37 35 20 2 1 268.3 286 98 64 60 3.29 4.18 (+21%) -393.0
1923 NY1 NL 13 10 34 27 7 1 2 196.0 219 98 49 50 4.50 4.03 (-12%) -1022.0
1924 NY1 NL 14 4 30 20 11 0 2 171.7 167 69 42 72 3.62 4.13 (+12%) -308.4
1925 NY1 NL 11 9 29 20 8 1 1 155.0 193 65 50 63 3.77 4.55 (+17%) 754.7
1926 NY1 NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.7 2 2 1 0 10.80 — 0.0
1926 CIN NL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 17.0 25 7 5 4 3.71 4.11 (+10%) 191.7
1927 CIN NL 3 5 21 5 1 0 4 45.3 59 28 14 21 5.56 4.08 (-36%) 479.3
1927 CHC NL 1 1 8 2 2 1 1 26.3 25 4 9 12 1.37 4.08 (+67%) -
1928 CHC NL 13 7 31 21 10 2 0 176.7 190 52 52 40 2.65 4.13 (+36%) -
1929 CHC NL 8 5 32 15 4 0 1 120.7 148 75 39 27 5.59 4.60 (-22%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
464 915 90 192 29 5 8 76 7 86 122 0.210 0.281 0.279 0.560 -2436.2

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 21.4% 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
1915 BSN NL 12 28 1 4 0 0 0 6 0 1 9 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1916 BSN NL 23 40 4 5 1 0 0 0 2 3 12 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1917 BSN NL 38 70 8 12 3 2 0 2 1 13 13 0.171 .248 (-31%) .312 (-1%) .323 (-16%) .635 (-9%) -61.1
1918 BSN NL 35 95 8 16 3 0 0 3 0 14 19 0.168 .255 (-34%) .318 (-14%) .326 (-39%) .645 (-26%) -352.6
1919 BSN NL 23 63 6 13 2 2 0 3 0 3 11 0.206 .262 (-21%) .322 (-21%) .347 (-13%) .670 (-17%) -188.7
1919 NY1 NL 13 35 5 8 6 0 1 5 1 2 8 0.229 — — — — -188.7
1920 NY1 NL 40 97 11 26 4 0 0 4 2 7 10 0.268 .271 (-1%) .331 (-4%) .363 (-15%) .694 (-10%) -149.2
1921 NY1 NL 42 89 9 18 2 0 0 5 0 7 10 0.202 .286 (-29%) .344 (-24%) .395 (-43%) .739 (-34%) -527.8
1922 NY1 NL 37 98 9 25 0 0 1 11 0 6 7 0.255 .285 (-11%) .345 (-14%) .397 (-28%) .743 (-21%) -353.1
1923 NY1 NL 34 63 5 12 2 0 0 8 0 6 2 0.190 .282 (-33%) .344 (-18%) .390 (-43%) .734 (-31%) -324.3
1924 NY1 NL 33 57 11 13 1 0 5 13 1 6 4 0.228 .283 (-20%) .345 (-13%) .389 (+31%) .734 (+10%) 83.9
1925 NY1 NL 33 51 5 11 1 0 0 3 0 5 5 0.216 .288 (-25%) .349 (-18%) .407 (-42%) .756 (-31%) -270.2
1926 NY1 NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1926 CIN NL 7 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1927 CIN NL 21 13 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1927 CHC NL 8 7 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1928 CHC NL 31 58 4 11 0 1 1 3 0 7 8 0.190 .280 (-32%) .342 (-19%) .395 (-30%) .737 (-25%) -247.2
1929 CHC NL 32 45 3 13 3 0 0 5 0 5 3 0.289 — — — — -45.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 25 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 7 0.160

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1929 WS CHN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1924 WS NY1 3 7 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.429
1923 WS NY1 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167
1922 WS NY1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000
1921 WS NY1 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
4 4 12 9 0 79.0 50 19 32 28 2.16

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1929 WS CHN 0 0 2 0 0 1.0 1 2 1 0 18.00
1924 WS NY1 1 1 3 2 0 19.7 15 4 9 7 1.83
1923 WS NY1 1 1 2 2 0 16.3 10 5 6 7 2.76
1922 WS NY1 1 0 2 2 0 16.0 11 4 3 6 2.25
1921 WS NY1 1 2 3 3 0 26.0 13 4 13 8 1.38

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 2 0 0 0
P 451 0 142 749 22 48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 BSN P 12 0 7 17 2 3
1916 BSN P 22 0 7 29 2 2
1917 BSN P 38 0 9 63 1 3
1918 BSN OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
1918 BSN P 32 0 13 97 3 2
1919 BSN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1919 BSN P 22 0 10 52 0 1
1919 NY1 P 13 0 4 25 2 1
1920 NY1 P 40 0 18 83 2 11
1921 NY1 P 41 0 17 77 2 3
1922 NY1 P 37 0 14 64 3 3
1923 NY1 P 34 0 14 47 1 6
1924 NY1 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1924 NY1 P 30 0 6 50 1 2
1925 NY1 P 29 0 8 42 0 5
1926 NY1 P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1926 CIN P 7 0 0 8 1 0
1927 CIN P 21 0 2 14 0 0
1927 CHN P 8 0 1 5 0 0
1928 CHN P 31 0 3 48 2 3
1929 CHN P 32 0 9 27 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 451
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1921 Baseball Magazine All-Star P2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute IN 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914