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Al Scheer Notable

b. October 27, 1888 · Brooklyn Superbas 1913, Indianapolis Hoosiers 1914, Newark Pepper 1915

Al Scheer played for three clubs across three seasons as a right fielder, opening with the Brooklyn Superbas in 1913 and closing with the Newark Pepper in 1915.

Across 281 games he batted .281, with 262 hits and 141 runs. He finished with 5 home runs, 48 doubles and 41 stolen bases.

He played 263 games in the outfield, with 440 putouts and 23 errors.

He was born in Groveport, OH, USA on October 27, 1888, and died on May 6, 1959. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1913 BRO 62235 000 0241 .227
1914 IND 12036363111 2363 4549399 .306
1915 NEW 15554675146 25142 60653831 .267
Career 281931141262 48205 1051168141 .281

On this day & linked events

1888

Born October 27, 1888

Groveport, OH, USA

1959

Died May 6, 1959