Al Niemiec, baseball player, 1934-1936

Al Niemiec

Born: 5/18/1911 in Meriden, CT, USA

Died: 10/29/1995 in Kirkland, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-19 | Final Game: 1936-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Alfred Joseph Niemiec

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Biography

Al Niemiec was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1936. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 78 games, where he recorded 47 hits and drove in 23 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .200. Niemiec's lone home run came during a time when power hitting was not as prevalent, as the game was still recovering from the deadball era and transitioning into a more offensive-minded style of play. Niemiec's tenure in the majors was characterized by his versatility on the field and his dedication to the game. While he may not have left a lasting mark in terms of statistics, his commitment to the sport during the mid-1930s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. He played during a period when the league was beginning to see the emergence of new talent and shifting dynamics, setting the stage for future generations of players. After retiring from professional baseball, Niemiec's legacy remained a part of the game, representing an era of players who laid the groundwork for the evolution of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 235 24 47 3 2 1 23 2 29 20 0.200 0.291 0.243 0.533 -1056.8

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career SLG .243 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 28.3% 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
1934 BOS AL 9 32 2 7 0 0 0 3 0 3 4 0.219 — — — — 0.0
1936 PHA AL 69 203 22 40 3 2 1 20 2 26 16 0.197 .283 (-31%) .349 (-17%) .404 (-39%) .753 (-29%) -1056.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 61 0 159 213 9 40
SS 5 0 16 16 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 BOS 2B 9 0 25 33 0 8
1936 PHA 2B 52 0 134 180 9 32
1936 PHA SS 5 0 16 16 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 61
Shortstop 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross Worcester MA 1931, 1932, 1933