Al Nevin

Born: 10/3/1850 in Allegheny City, PA, USA

Died: 10/10/1921 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1873-05-06 | Final Game: 1873-07-23

Full name: Alexander Brown Nevin

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Biography

Al Nevin, born in 1850, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early days of the sport. His career spanned a brief period from 1873 to 1873, during which he played primarily as a position player. Nevin appeared in 13 games, showcasing his skills with a total of 11 hits, while maintaining a batting average of .200. Though he did not hit any home runs and recorded only one run batted in (RBI), his contributions came during a transitional era in baseball that laid the groundwork for future generations. Playing in the nascent stages of organized baseball, Nevin's experience reflects the early challenges faced by players of his time. The game was still developing its identity, with evolving strategies and styles of play. While Nevin's career statistics may not denote overwhelming success, his participation in the sport during its formative years is a testament to the dedication and effort of players who helped shape the game's early narrative. His brief yet impactful career remains a part of baseball history, highlighting the journey of the sport from its infancy to the highly organized league play that would follow.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 55 7 11 1 2 0 1 0 1 4 0.200 0.214 0.291 0.505 -205.9

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career SLG .291 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.505 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 23.6% 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
1873 ELI 13 55 7 11 1 2 0 1 0 1 4 0.200 .290 (-31%) .304 (-30%) .357 (-19%) .661 (-24%) -205.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
3B 12 0 11 21 25 0
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1873 ELI 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1873 ELI 3B 12 0 11 21 25 0
1873 ELI OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 12
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Yale University New Haven CT 1871, 1872, 1873, 1874