Al Niehaus

Born: 6/1/1899 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 10/14/1931 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-22 | Final Game: 1925-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Albert Bernard Niehaus

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Biography

Al Niehaus was a professional baseball player born in 1899 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from 1925 to 1925, during which he appeared in 68 games. Niehaus demonstrated a solid batting average of .275, accumulating 58 hits and driving in 21 runs, though he did not hit any home runs during his tenure in the league. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with one stolen base to his credit. Niehaus's playing career took place during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Despite his short career, he contributed to the teams he played for with consistent hitting and a competitive spirit. His performance, while not heralded in the annals of the game, reflected the determination and skill of players during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
68	211	23	58	18	2	0	21	1	14	15	0.275	0.326	0.379	0.705	-273.2

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1925	PIT	NL	17	64	7	14	8	0	0	7	0	1	5	0.219	.288 (-24%)	.349 (-31%)	.407 (-16%)	.756 (-23%)	-272.4
1925	CIN	NL	51	147	16	44	10	2	0	14	1	13	10	0.299	.288 (+4%)	.349 (+3%)	.407 (-3%)	.756 (avg)	-272.4