Al Spohrer

Born: 12/3/1902 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 7/17/1972 in Plymouth, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-13 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Alfred Ray Spohrer

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Biography

Al Spohrer was a professional baseball player born in 1902 who played in the Major Leagues from 1928 until 1935. Known for his versatility as a position player, Spohrer participated in 756 games throughout his career, showcasing his durability and commitment to the game during an era marked by both the Great Depression and significant changes in baseball. He recorded a total of 575 hits and achieved a batting average of .259, contributing to his teams with a solid offensive presence. Spohrer's career included 6 home runs and 199 runs batted in (RBIs), reflecting his ability to drive in runs when it mattered most. In addition to his hitting prowess, he displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 13 stolen bases. While he may not have been one of the most prominent stars of his time, Spohrer played a vital role in the fabric of the teams he was part of, embodying the grit and determination characteristic of players in the early 20th century. His contributions to the game remain a testament to the foundational era of baseball that set the stage for future generations.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
25.0	25.0	0	7.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.280	0.280	0.280	0.560

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1931	18.0	18.0	0	7.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.389	0.389	0.389	0.778
1932	7.0	7.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
756	2218	213	575	103	25	6	199	13	124	166	0.259	0.301	0.336	0.637	-6382.3

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.637 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1928	NY1	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	BSN	NL	51	124	15	27	3	0	0	9	1	5	11	0.218	.280 (-22%)	.342 (-26%)	.395 (-39%)	.737 (-33%)	0.0
1929	BSN	NL	114	342	42	93	21	8	2	48	1	26	35	0.272	.289 (-6%)	.353 (-7%)	.415 (-4%)	.769 (-6%)	-485.2
1930	BSN	NL	112	356	44	113	22	8	2	37	3	22	24	0.317	.293 (+8%)	.354 (+2%)	.429 (+3%)	.784 (+2%)	118.7
1931	BSN	NL	114	350	23	84	17	5	0	27	2	22	27	0.240	.276 (-13%)	.338 (-16%)	.388 (-18%)	.726 (-17%)	-1230.7
1932	BSN	NL	104	335	31	90	12	2	0	33	2	15	26	0.269	.275 (-2%)	.335 (-11%)	.391 (-19%)	.726 (-15%)	-985.1
1933	BSN	NL	67	184	11	46	6	1	1	12	3	11	13	0.250	.270 (-7%)	.329 (-11%)	.377 (-18%)	.707 (-15%)	-484.9
1934	BSN	NL	100	265	25	59	15	0	0	17	1	14	18	0.223	.278 (-20%)	.340 (-23%)	.392 (-29%)	.733 (-26%)	-1369.9
1935	BSN	NL	92	260	22	63	7	1	1	16	0	9	12	0.242	.279 (-13%)	.342 (-20%)	.399 (-28%)	.742 (-24%)	-1225.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	731	0	2182	347	74	30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1928	NY1	C	2	2	0	0	0
1928	BSN	C	48	102	22	3	1
1929	BSN	C	109	314	57	18	5
1930	BSN	C	108	322	36	16	4
1931	BSN	C	111	392	54	8	5
1932	BSN	C	100	374	62	4	2
1933	BSN	C	65	150	26	5	4
1934	BSN	C	98	296	45	8	5
1935	BSN	C	90	230	45	12	4