Al Schellhase, baseball player, 1890-1891

Al Schellhase

Born: 9/13/1864 in Evansville, IN, USA

Died: 1/3/1919 in Evansville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-05-07 | Final Game: 1891-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: Albert Herman Schellhase

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Biography

Al Schellhase, born in 1864, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1891. He played during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was beginning to shift from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century into a more organized and strategic game. Over the course of his career, Schellhase appeared in 15 games, where he recorded 6 hits, contributing to a batting average of .133. His offensive output included 1 RBI and 2 stolen bases, showcasing his speed on the basepaths, even if he did not achieve significant power, as indicated by his lack of home runs. Despite the limited scope of his career, Schellhase's presence in the early years of professional baseball is notable. He played in an era where the game was evolving, and his participation reflects the competitive spirit and determination of players during this formative time. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Schellhase remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse array of talent that has graced the diamond throughout the years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 45 4 6 0 0 0 1 2 2 11 0.133 0.170 0.133 0.304 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OBP .170 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.304 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 55.5% 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 BSN NL 9 29 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 10 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1891 LS2 AA 6 16 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 8 0 29 11 4 0
OF 5 0 5 2 2 0
SS 1 0 2 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 BSN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1890 BSN C 2 0 11 3 2 0
1890 BSN OF 5 0 5 2 2 0
1890 BSN SS 1 0 2 0 1 0
1891 LS2 C 6 0 18 8 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 8
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1
Right Field 5