Admiral Schlei

Born: 1/12/1878 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 1/24/1958 in Huntington, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-24 | Final Game: 1911-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: George Henry Schlei

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Biography

Admiral Schlei was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1904 to 1911. Born in 1878, Schlei participated in a total of 636 games throughout his career, where he accumulated 455 hits, 6 home runs, and 209 RBIs. His batting average stood at .237, reflecting the offensive challenges of the era, which was characterized by a focus on pitching and defense rather than power hitting. Schlei also demonstrated his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 38 bases during his time in the major leagues. Schlei’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the deadball era into a time when offensive strategies began to evolve. While not a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided reliable defense and occasional pop in the lineup. His playing style exemplified the grit and determination of players during the early years of professional baseball, paving the way for future generations in the sport. Schlei's legacy, although not widely celebrated, is a testament to the hardworking athletes of his time who laid the groundwork for the game we know today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
636	1918	195	455	52	21	6	209	38	172	178	0.237	0.307	0.296	0.603	-534.5

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — near 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
1904	CIN	NL	97	291	25	69	8	3	0	32	7	17	43	0.237	.246 (-4%)	.300 (-1%)	.321 (-11%)	.622 (-6%)	-251.1
1905	CIN	NL	99	314	32	71	8	3	1	36	9	22	30	0.226	.248 (-9%)	.307 (-7%)	.322 (-13%)	.629 (-10%)	-525.3
1906	CIN	NL	116	388	44	95	13	8	4	54	7	29	39	0.245	.247 (-1%)	.307 (-1%)	.315 (+11%)	.622 (+5%)	274.4
1907	CIN	NL	84	246	28	67	3	2	0	27	5	28	16	0.272	.245 (+11%)	.304 (+14%)	.308 (-3%)	.613 (+6%)	328.9
1908	CIN	NL	92	300	31	66	6	4	1	22	2	22	22	0.220	.240 (-9%)	.298 (-7%)	.306 (-10%)	.605 (-8%)	-405.8
1909	NY1	NL	92	279	25	68	12	0	0	30	4	40	17	0.244	.244 (avg)	.306 (+12%)	.312 (-8%)	.618 (+2%)	261.2
1910	NY1	NL	55	99	10	19	2	1	0	8	4	14	10	0.192	.249 (-23%)	.317 (-4%)	.326 (-29%)	.644 (-17%)	-216.9
1911	NY1	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	30	24	281	20	6	14
C	561	520	2527	792	111	58
OF	2	1	2	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	CIN	C	88	82	384	123	12	5
1905	CIN	1B	6	4	57	3	1	1
1905	CIN	C	89	87	398	153	22	16
1906	CIN	1B	21	20	216	17	4	13
1906	CIN	C	91	91	455	139	24	8
1907	CIN	1B	3	0	8	0	1	0
1907	CIN	C	67	65	277	111	8	6
1907	CIN	OF	2	1	2	0	1	0
1908	CIN	C	88	85	355	96	18	10
1909	NY1	C	89	84	493	127	24	9
1910	NY1	C	49	26	165	43	3	4