Albert Bauer ( – ) was a

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player. A

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, he played in two seasons in

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for the Columbus Buckeyes and the

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Professional career

Columbus Buckeyes

At the age of 25 Bauer made his professional debut with the

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of the

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in 1884. He was acquired by the Columbus Buckeyes of the American Association in September. He went 1–2 on the season with 13

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with a 4.68

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in three games, all starts.

St. Louis Maroons

After playing for the Atlanta team in the Southern League in 1885, Bauer joined the

in 1886. In four games, all starts, Bauer would go 0–4 with 13 strikeouts and a 5.97 ERA in 28

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. After pitching in the minors again in 1887, Bauer left professional baseball.

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*Career statistics and bio a
Baseball Almanac
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