Dick Niehaus, baseball player, 1913-1920

Dick Niehaus

Born: 10/24/1892 in Covington, KY, USA

Died: 3/12/1957 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-09 | Final Game: 1920-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Richard J. Niehaus

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Biography

Dick Niehaus was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1920. Born in 1892, Niehaus made his mark during an era that saw the transition from the deadball era to more offensive-minded play. He finished his career with a record of 4-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77, showcasing a solid ability to control the game on the mound. Throughout his time in the majors, he struck out 43 batters and recorded 2 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts in a competitive league landscape. Niehaus's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, and his performances reflect the challenges and changes of the early 20th century game. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a reliable pitcher in a developing league have secured him a place in baseball history. His legacy serves as a reminder of the dedication and craftsmanship required to succeed in the sport during that transformative period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 5 45 9 3 0 2 126.7 128 53 4 59 43 3.77 0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 3.06 across their career seasons — 23.0% worse 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
1913 STL NL 0 2 3 3 2 0 0 24.0 20 11 13 4 4.12 3.07 (-35%) -
1914 STL NL 1 0 8 1 1 0 0 17.3 18 6 8 6 3.12 2.93 (-6%) -
1915 STL NL 2 1 15 2 0 0 0 45.3 48 20 22 21 3.97 2.90 (-37%) -
1920 CLE AL 1 2 19 3 0 0 2 40.0 42 16 16 12 3.60 3.45 (-4%) -23.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 34 1 8 1 0 0 1 1 6 12 0.235 0.350 0.265 0.615 0.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.668 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
1913 STL NL 3 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1914 STL NL 8 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1915 STL NL 15 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1920 CLE AL 19 9 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0.444 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 45 0 2 31 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 SLN P 3 0 0 9 1 0
1914 SLN P 8 0 1 3 2 0
1915 SLN P 15 0 1 14 2 0
1920 CLE P 19 0 0 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45