Al Schweitzer

Born: 12/23/1882 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 1/27/1969 in Newark, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-30 | Final Game: 1911-10-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Albert Casper Schweitzer

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Biography

Al Schweitzer was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 until 1911. Primarily recognized as a position player, Schweitzer's career spanned four seasons, during which he participated in 280 games. He concluded his playing days with a batting average of .238, accumulating 208 hits, including three home runs and 87 runs batted in. His speed on the base paths was notable, as he successfully stole 47 bases throughout his career. Schweitzer played during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball period and beginning to embrace a more offensive style of play. His contributions, while not at the forefront of the game, reflected the hustle and determination characteristic of many players of his time. Although he may not be remembered among the greats of the game, Schweitzer's commitment to his craft and his role in the early 20th-century baseball landscape remain a part of the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
280	874	97	208	28	8	3	87	47	104	169	0.238	0.327	0.299	0.626	-236.3

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.641 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
1908	SLA	AL	64	182	22	53	4	2	1	14	6	20	25	0.291	.240 (+21%)	.298 (+25%)	.306 (+15%)	.605 (+20%)	662.4
1909	SLA	AL	27	76	7	17	2	0	0	2	3	5	16	0.224	.244 (-8%)	.306 (-3%)	.312 (-20%)	.618 (-12%)	-103.5
1910	SLA	AL	113	379	37	87	11	2	2	37	26	36	81	0.230	.249 (-8%)	.317 (-5%)	.326 (-13%)	.644 (-9%)	-534.4
1911	SLA	AL	76	237	31	51	11	4	0	34	12	43	47	0.215	.266 (-19%)	.336 (+1%)	.356 (-17%)	.693 (-9%)	-260.9