Al Tesch, baseball player, 1915-1915

Al Tesch

Born: 1/27/1891 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

Died: 8/3/1947 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-08-21 | Final Game: 1915-09-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Albert John Tesch

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Biography

Al Tesch, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 20th century, specifically from August 21, 1915, to September 13, 1915. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of eight games during his time in Major League Baseball. Tesch recorded two hits, contributing to a batting average of .286, and he drove in two runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Tesch's career unfolded during a transitional phase in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve beyond the deadball era, which was characterized by low scoring and a focus on contact hitting. Though his time in the majors was short-lived, Tesch's performance reflected the competitive nature of the league in the early 1900s, where players often faced considerable challenges both on and off the field. His contributions, while limited in number, are a testament to the many players who navigated the complexities of the game during this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 7 2 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.286 0.286 0.429 0.714 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +14.0% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +28.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — +9.7% above 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
1915 BRF FL 8 7 2 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 5 8 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 BRF 2B 3 0 5 8 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3