Al Strueve

Born: 6/26/1860 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 1/28/1929 in Greenfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-22 | Final Game: 1884-06-24

Full name: Albert Frederick Strueve

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Biography

Al Strueve was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball during the 1884 season. Strueve played as a position player, participating in just two games for the Philadelphia Quakers. Despite his brief career, he demonstrated a commendable batting ability, finishing with a batting average of 0.286, highlighted by two hits in his limited appearances. His performance, although not prolific in terms of power or run production, showcased the early development of hitting skills in a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Strueve's time in the league coincided with the formative years of professional baseball, a period characterized by experimentation and the establishment of rules that would shape the future of the sport. As a player who competed in the 19th century, Strueve's contributions were part of the growing interest in baseball as a national pastime. While he did not achieve long-term success or notoriety, his involvement in the game during its infancy reflects the spirit of perseverance and dedication that characterized many players of that era. Ultimately, Al Strueve remains a footnote in baseball history, representing the numerous athletes who contributed to the foundation of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	7	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286	0.286	0.286	0.571	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +17.4% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1884	SL4	AA	2	7	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	6	6	0	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	SL4	C	1	0	6	6	0	0
1884	SL4	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1
Center Field	1