Vic Albury, baseball player, 1973-1976

Vic Albury

Born: 5/12/1947 in Key West, FL, USA

Died: 4/18/2017 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-08-07 | Final Game: 1976-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Victor Albury

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Biography

Vic Albury was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball primarily during the mid-1970s. Born in 1947, he made his debut in the league on August 7, 1973, and concluded his playing career on September 26, 1976. Over the course of his career, Albury compiled a record of 18 wins and 17 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11 and struck out 193 batters, demonstrating his ability to command the game through his pitching skills. Albury's playing style was characterized by a mix of resilience and strategic thinking, traits that were essential for pitchers in the high-pressure environment of the 1970s, a period marked by evolving batting techniques and increased offensive production. While his career was relatively brief, Albury's contributions to his teams reflected the dedication and grit of a pitcher striving to make an impact in an era that witnessed significant changes in baseball dynamics. His lone save further underscored his versatility as a pitcher capable of stepping up in crucial situations. Albury remains a part of baseball history, representing a generation of players who helped shape the game during a transformative time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 17 101 37 6 1 1 372.7 338 170 36 220 193 4.11 0

Career ERA 4.11 vs. league average 3.65 across their career seasons — 12.5% worse than 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
1973 MIN AL 1 0 14 0 0 0 0 23.3 13 7 19 13 2.70 3.75 (+28%) -413.4
1974 MIN AL 8 9 32 22 4 1 0 164.0 159 75 80 85 4.12 3.63 (-13%) -4211.2
1975 MIN AL 6 7 32 15 2 0 1 135.0 115 68 97 72 4.53 3.71 (-22%) -5532.4
1976 MIN AL 3 1 23 0 0 0 0 50.3 51 20 24 23 3.58 3.51 (-2%) 312.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
102 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1973 MIN AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 MIN AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 MIN AL 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1976 MIN AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 101 37 10 52 2 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 MIN P 14 0 0 0 0 0
1974 MIN P 32 22 5 20 0 4
1975 MIN P 32 15 4 24 2 3
1976 MIN P 23 0 1 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 101
Designated Hitter 1