Vic Saier, baseball player, 1911-1919

Vic Saier

Born: 5/4/1891 in Lansing, MI, USA

Died: 5/14/1967 in East Lansing, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-05-03 | Final Game: 1919-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Victor Sylvester Saier

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Biography

Vic Saier was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1919. Primarily a position player, Saier appeared in 865 games over the course of his career, showcasing his skills in the outfield and infield. He recorded a total of 775 hits, demonstrating a consistent ability to reach base, and finished his career with a batting average of .263. Saier's offensive contributions included 55 home runs and 395 RBIs, while he also displayed speed on the bases with 121 stolen bases, making him a versatile threat during his playing days. Playing during the early 20th century, Saier navigated an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball styles and strategies. The game was evolving with players beginning to emphasize speed and small ball tactics, which suited Saier's playing style. His contributions were particularly significant as he helped to lay the foundation for future generations of players who would continue to develop the game both offensively and defensively. Saier's career, though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, remains an important part of baseball history, reflecting the competitive spirit of the sport during the years leading up to the Golden Age of baseball in the 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
865 2948 455 775 143 61 55 395 121 378 369 0.263 0.351 0.409 0.760 8281.5

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.760 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — +14.5% above 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
1911 CHC NL 86 259 42 67 15 1 1 37 11 25 37 0.259 .266 (-3%) .336 (+1%) .356 (-6%) .693 (-2%) -58.2
1912 CHC NL 122 451 74 130 25 14 2 61 11 34 65 0.288 .268 (+7%) .335 (+1%) .358 (+17%) .694 (+9%) 628.7
1913 CHC NL 149 519 94 150 15 21 14 92 26 62 62 0.289 .259 (+11%) .325 (+14%) .345 (+39%) .670 (+27%) 2618.9
1914 CHC NL 153 537 87 129 24 8 18 72 19 94 61 0.240 .255 (-6%) .322 (+11%) .339 (+22%) .661 (+17%) 1951.4
1915 CHC NL 144 497 74 131 35 11 11 64 29 64 62 0.264 .250 (+5%) .318 (+10%) .332 (+34%) .651 (+22%) 2000.2
1916 CHC NL 147 498 60 126 25 3 7 50 20 79 68 0.253 .248 (+2%) .314 (+13%) .326 (+9%) .640 (+11%) 1327.3
1917 CHC NL 6 21 5 5 1 0 0 2 0 2 1 0.238 — — — — 0.0
1919 PIT NL 58 166 19 37 3 3 2 17 5 18 13 0.223 .262 (-15%) .322 (-5%) .347 (-10%) .670 (-8%) -186.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 838 0 8392 378 129 422

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 CHN 1B 73 0 715 33 15 44
1912 CHN 1B 120 0 1165 52 10 67
1913 CHN 1B 149 0 1472 71 26 79
1914 CHN 1B 153 0 1521 59 22 62
1915 CHN 1B 139 0 1348 65 21 71
1916 CHN 1B 147 0 1622 74 27 78
1917 CHN 1B 6 0 56 7 0 3
1919 PIT 1B 51 0 493 17 8 18

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 837

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1915 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1914 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 4.0 64 0
1913 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 15.0 64 0