Al Scheer, baseball player, 1913-1915

Al Scheer

Born: 10/27/1888 in Groveport, OH, USA

Died: 5/6/1959 in Logansport, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-08-02 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Allen George Scheer

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Biography

Al Scheer, born in 1888, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1913 to 1915. Over the course of his career, he participated in 281 games, where he made a significant impact with a batting average of .281. Scheer recorded a total of 262 hits, including 5 home runs and 105 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively during the early years of the 20th century. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 41 stolen bases, reflecting the dynamic playing style that characterized the era. Scheer's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, just before the onset of the deadball era, when offensive statistics began to flourish and the game was evolving into a more power-oriented pastime. While not a household name, his contributions on the field helped pave the way for future generations of players. Scheer’s blend of hitting prowess and speed made him a valuable asset to his teams during his brief yet impactful tenure in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
281 931 141 262 48 20 5 105 41 116 81 0.281 0.368 0.392 0.760 3075.1

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.760 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — +15.2% 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
1913 BRO NL 6 22 3 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1914 IND FL 120 363 63 111 23 6 3 45 9 49 39 0.306 .255 (+20%) .322 (+23%) .339 (+26%) .661 (+24%) 1779.0
1915 NEW FL 155 546 75 146 25 14 2 60 31 65 38 0.267 .250 (+7%) .318 (+11%) .332 (+13%) .651 (+12%) 1296.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 0 2 6 0 0
OF 263 0 440 30 23 7
SS 1 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 BRO OF 6 0 3 1 1 0
1914 IND 2B 4 0 2 6 0 0
1914 IND OF 102 0 150 13 13 2
1914 IND SS 1 0 0 2 0 0
1915 NEW OF 155 0 287 16 9 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Shortstop 1
Left Field 202
Center Field 1
Right Field 60