Bert Niehoff

Born: 5/13/1884 in Louisville, CO, USA

Died: 12/8/1974 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-10-04 | Final Game: 1918-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Albert Niehoff

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Biography

Bert Niehoff was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1918. Known for his versatility as a position player, Niehoff participated in 581 games over his career, showcasing a solid combination of offensive and defensive skills. He recorded 489 hits and drove in 207 runs, contributing to his teams' efforts during a dynamic period in baseball history. While playing in an era that saw the end of the deadball era and the dawn of more offensive-focused gameplay, Niehoff managed to hit 12 home runs, a noteworthy achievement for his time. Niehoff was also recognized for his speed on the basepaths, successfully stealing 71 bases throughout his career. With a batting average of .24, he demonstrated the ability to put the ball in play and create scoring opportunities. His contributions were particularly significant during the transitional years of the 1910s, a time when baseball was evolving and players like Niehoff helped shape the game for future generations. He retired on May 31, 1918, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of early 20th-century baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
24.0	23.0	0	4.0	0	0	0	1.0	1.0	2.0	0	0.174	0.208	0.174	0.382

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1925	20.0	19.0	0	3.0	0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0.158	0.200	0.158	0.358
1926	4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
581	2037	210	489	104	19	12	207	71	131	242	0.240	0.288	0.327	0.615	-2134.4

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1913	CIN	NL	2	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	CIN	NL	142	484	46	117	16	9	4	49	20	38	77	0.242	.255 (-5%)	.322 (-7%)	.339 (-1%)	.661 (-4%)	-479.0
1915	PHI	NL	148	529	61	126	27	2	2	49	21	30	63	0.238	.250 (-5%)	.318 (-12%)	.332 (-7%)	.651 (-10%)	-1087.9
1916	PHI	NL	146	548	65	133	42	4	4	61	20	37	57	0.243	.248 (-2%)	.314 (-7%)	.326 (+9%)	.640 (+1%)	-96.5
1917	PHI	NL	114	361	30	92	17	4	2	42	8	23	29	0.255	.248 (+2%)	.312 (-3%)	.323 (+5%)	.635 (+1%)	3.2
1918	STL	NL	22	84	5	15	2	0	0	5	2	3	10	0.179	.255 (-30%)	.318 (-35%)	.326 (-38%)	.645 (-37%)	-474.1
1918	NY1	NL	7	23	3	6	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.261	—	—	—	—	-474.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	16	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.062

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1915	WS	PHI	5	16	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.062

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	11	0	0	0
2B	420	866	1261	128	170
3B	144	163	304	37	20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1913	CIN	3B	2	2	9	1	0
1914	CIN	2B	3	3	9	0	0
1914	CIN	3B	134	154	272	35	15
1915	PHI	2B	148	307	411	41	55
1916	PHI	2B	144	285	437	49	65
1916	PHI	3B	2	2	4	1	0
1917	PHI	1B	7	11	0	0	0
1917	PHI	2B	96	203	326	31	37
1917	PHI	3B	6	5	19	0	5
1918	SLN	2B	22	54	65	3	11
1918	NY1	2B	7	14	13	4	2