Al Baschang

Albert C. Baschang
formerly listed as Bashang

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 150 lb.

• Debut July 30, 1912
• Final Game July 13, 1918
• Born August 22, 1888 in Cincinnati, OH USA
• Died June 23, 1967 in Cincinnati, OH USA

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Biographical Information

"Baschang . . . is said to be a batting marvel." - from Sporting Life, July 27, 1912, describing Baschang when he was with Lexington

Al Baschang appeared in eight games in the majors. Most of his appearances were in left field. When he played in left field with the Detroit Tigers in 1912, the regulars in center and right were Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford. When he was with the Brooklyn Robins in 1918, the regular left fielder was Zack Wheat. In the issue of February 27, 1912 of Sporting Life, it said he was leading the Queen City Indoor League in batting. He managed the Evansville Evas of the Three-I League to a 67-69 record (5th place) in 1921.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1921	Evansville Evas	Three-I League	67-69	5th	none
1924	Saginaw Aces	Michigan-Ontario League	72-64	4th	none