Bernie Neis

Born: 9/26/1895 in Bloomington, IL, USA

Died: 11/29/1972 in Inverness, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-14 | Final Game: 1927-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Bernard Edmund Neis

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Biography

Bernie Neis was a professional baseball player born in 1895 who played in the Major Leagues from 1920 until 1927. As a position player, Neis participated in a total of 677 games, where he established himself as a reliable offensive contributor with a career batting average of .272. Over the course of his career, he recorded 496 hits, 25 home runs, and 210 RBIs, underscoring his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Additionally, Neis showcased his speed on the base paths, accumulating 46 stolen bases, which reflected the increasingly athletic style of play emerging during the 1920s. Neis's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the rise of the live-ball era, which saw an increase in offensive production and a shift in playing strategies. His performance on the field made him a notable figure during this time, as he adapted to the evolving game while providing consistent contributions to his teams. Retiring in 1927, Neis left behind a legacy that highlighted not only his individual achievements but also the broader changes in baseball that shaped the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
677	1825	297	496	84	18	25	210	46	201	186	0.272	0.346	0.379	0.724	-331.5

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.735 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
1920	BRO	NL	95	249	38	63	11	2	2	22	9	26	35	0.253	.271 (-7%)	.331 (-1%)	.363 (-7%)	.694 (-4%)	-146.6
1921	BRO	NL	102	230	34	59	5	4	4	34	9	25	41	0.257	.286 (-10%)	.344 (-4%)	.395 (-8%)	.739 (-6%)	-230.7
1922	BRO	NL	61	70	15	16	4	1	1	9	3	13	8	0.229	.285 (-20%)	.345 (+1%)	.397 (-10%)	.743 (-5%)	-39.5
1923	BRO	NL	126	445	78	122	17	4	5	37	8	36	38	0.274	.282 (-3%)	.344 (-4%)	.390 (-7%)	.734 (-6%)	-497.6
1924	BRO	NL	80	211	43	64	8	3	4	26	4	27	17	0.303	.283 (+7%)	.345 (+11%)	.389 (+9%)	.734 (+10%)	470.2
1925	BSN	NL	106	355	47	101	20	2	5	45	8	38	19	0.285	.288 (-1%)	.349 (+1%)	.407 (-3%)	.756 (-1%)	-39.1
1926	BSN	NL	30	93	16	20	5	2	0	8	4	8	10	0.215	.279 (-23%)	.345 (-20%)	.390 (-20%)	.735 (-20%)	-340.3
1927	CLE	AL	32	96	17	29	9	0	4	18	0	18	9	0.302	.282 (+7%)	.344 (+20%)	.392 (+33%)	.736 (+27%)	481.1
1927	CHW	AL	45	76	9	22	5	0	0	11	1	10	9	0.289	.282 (+3%)	.344 (+8%)	.392 (-9%)	.736 (-1%)	481.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1920	WS	BRO	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
OF	520	0	1146	69	64	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1920	BRO	OF	83	145	11	7	4
1921	BRO	2B	1	0	1	0	0
1921	BRO	OF	77	126	13	8	1
1922	BRO	OF	27	32	3	4	0
1923	BRO	OF	111	268	20	18	3
1924	BRO	OF	62	114	5	8	1
1925	BSN	OF	87	282	8	9	1
1926	BSN	OF	23	60	2	5	1
1927	CLE	OF	29	83	5	2	0
1927	CHA	OF	21	36	2	3	1