Jack Albright, baseball player, 1947-1947

Jack Albright

Born: 6/30/1921 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Died: 7/22/1991 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-05-19 | Final Game: 1947-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Harold John Albright

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Biography

Jack Albright, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who made his mark during a brief career in the late 1940s. Albright played as a position player primarily for a short stint in Major League Baseball between May 19, 1947, and July 27, 1947. Throughout his 41 games in the league, he showcased his skills with a batting average of .232, recording 23 hits, including 2 home runs and 5 RBIs. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 1 stolen base. Albright's time in MLB coincided with the post-World War II era, a period characterized by a resurgence in baseball’s popularity as returning servicemen reinvigorated the sport. While his career was brief, his participation in the league during this transformative time highlights the broader context of baseball's evolution in the wake of the war. Although he may not have achieved long-lasting fame, Albright's contributions to the game during his short tenure remain a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 99 9 23 4 0 2 5 1 10 11 0.232 0.303 0.333 0.636 -184.6

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1947 PHI NL 41 99 9 23 4 0 2 5 1 10 11 0.232 .262 (-11%) .336 (-10%) .376 (-11%) .712 (-11%) -184.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 33 0 48 85 8 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 PHI SS 33 0 48 85 8 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 33

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1941, 1942, 1943