Maury Uhler, baseball player, 1914-1914

Maury Uhler

Born: 12/14/1886 in Pikesville, MD, USA

Died: 5/4/1918 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1914-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Maurice William Uhler

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Biography

Maury Uhler was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century during a transitional period in the sport. Uhler's career spanned from April 14, 1914, to July 23, 1914, during which he appeared in 46 games as a position player. Though his time in Major League Baseball was brief, Uhler's contributions on the field were marked by his versatility and speed, traits that were increasingly valued as the game evolved away from the deadball era. During his career, Uhler recorded 12 hits, achieving a batting average of .214. While he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated his capability to contribute to the team's offensive efforts, driving in 3 runs and successfully stealing 4 bases. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on base running and contact hitting, as players like Uhler navigated the changing dynamics of the game. Although his Major League career was short-lived, Uhler remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the experiences of many athletes who sought to make their mark during a formative time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 56 12 12 2 0 0 3 4 5 11 0.214 0.279 0.250 0.529 -177.2

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.529 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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
1914 CIN NL 46 56 12 12 2 0 0 3 4 5 11 0.214 .255 (-16%) .322 (-14%) .339 (-26%) .661 (-20%) -177.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 36 0 40 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CIN OF 36 0 40 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 22
Center Field 11
Right Field 3