Al Sauter, baseball player, 1890-1890

Al Sauter

Born: 9/2/1868 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 7/15/1928 in Ocean City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-09-08 | Final Game: 1890-10-11

Full name: Albert Charles Sauter

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Biography

Al Sauter was a professional baseball player born in 1868, who played in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the burgeoning popularity of baseball as America's pastime. His career spanned from 1890 to October 11, 1890, during which he appeared in 14 games as a position player. Throughout his brief tenure in the major leagues, Sauter recorded 4 hits, resulting in a batting average of .098, with no home runs or runs batted in. Sauter's contributions to the game, though limited in statistical impact, were part of the early evolution of professional baseball. This era was marked by the transition from the amateur game to a more organized and commercialized sport. While he may not have garnered widespread recognition or accolades, his participation in the league reflects the diverse tapestry of players who laid the groundwork for future generations. Sauter, like many of his contemporaries, played a role in shaping the competitive landscape of baseball during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 41 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0.098 0.288 0.098 0.386 -248.6

Career AVG .098 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career SLG .098 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 72.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.386 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 43.9% 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
1890 PH4 AA 14 41 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0.098 — — — — -248.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 0 1 1 0
3B 11 0 15 19 6 0
OF 2 0 2 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 PH4 2B 2 0 0 1 1 0
1890 PH4 3B 11 0 15 19 6 0
1890 PH4 OF 2 0 2 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 11
Center Field 2