Al Aber, baseball player, 1950-1957

Al Aber

Born: 7/31/1927 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 5/20/1993 in Garfield Heights, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-15 | Final Game: 1957-09-11

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Albert Julius Aber

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Biography

Al Aber was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-20th century. Born in 1927, Aber played from 1950 until his retirement on September 11, 1957. He was known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, which contributed to his overall record of 24 wins and 25 losses. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.18, Aber demonstrated the ability to navigate the challenges of the game during an era that was transitioning from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach. Throughout his career, Aber accumulated a total of 169 strikeouts and recorded 14 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions on the mound were particularly valuable during a time when pitching depth was crucial for teams vying for success in the league. While Aber may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his role as a reliable pitcher reflected the determination and skill of players in the post-war baseball landscape. His legacy remains a testament to the hard work and dedication of pitchers of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 25 168 30 7 0 14 389.3 398 181 29 160 169 4.18 0

Career ERA 4.18 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1950 CLE AL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 5 2 4 4 2.00 4.36 (+54%) 0.0
1953 CLE AL 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 6.0 6 5 9 4 7.50 — 0.0
1953 DET AL 4 3 17 10 2 0 0 66.7 63 33 41 34 4.46 4.14 (-8%) 230.2
1954 DET AL 5 11 32 18 4 0 3 124.7 121 55 40 54 3.97 3.90 (-2%) 1589.4
1955 DET AL 6 3 39 1 0 0 3 80.0 86 30 28 37 3.38 4.00 (+16%) 87.3
1956 DET AL 4 4 42 0 0 0 7 63.0 65 24 25 21 3.43 3.96 (+14%) 1228.9
1957 DET AL 3 3 28 0 0 0 1 37.0 46 28 11 15 6.81 3.83 (-78%) -833.4
1957 KC1 AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.0 6 4 2 0 12.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
168 100 5 14 0 0 0 6 0 8 41 0.140 0.202 0.140 0.342 0.0

Career AVG .140 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.

Career OBP .202 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Career SLG .140 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.342 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 53.1% 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
1950 CLE AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1953 CLE AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1953 DET AL 17 23 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 6 0.130 — — — — 0.0
1954 DET AL 32 39 3 5 0 0 0 3 0 2 17 0.128 — — — — 0.0
1955 DET AL 39 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1956 DET AL 42 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1957 DET AL 28 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1957 KC1 AL 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 168 19 23 79 6 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 CLE P 1 0 1 1 0 0
1953 CLE P 6 0 0 2 0 0
1953 DET P 17 0 0 15 0 1
1954 DET P 32 18 13 21 2 2
1955 DET P 39 1 4 17 3 2
1956 DET P 42 0 1 12 1 1
1957 DET P 28 0 3 10 0 0
1957 KC1 P 3 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 168