Al Atkinson, baseball player, 1884-1887

Al Atkinson

Born: 3/9/1861 in Clinton, IL, USA

Died: 6/17/1952 in McNatt, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1887-08-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Albert Wright Atkinson

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Biography

Al Atkinson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1884 to 1887, during a transformative period in Major League Baseball. Born in 1861, Atkinson played in an era that was characterized by the early evolution of the game, transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a win-loss record of 51-51, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level in a challenging environment where pitchers often faced significant adversity. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.96 and a total of 435 strikeouts, Atkinson demonstrated a solid command of his pitches and a knack for getting batters out. Although he did not record any saves during his time in the league, his contributions on the mound were instrumental in many close games. Atkinson's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as he navigated the early complexities of professional baseball, laying the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His legacy remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the determination and skill of early players in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
51 51 106 106 99 3 0 915.0 943 403 21 209 435 3.96 0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 13.5% 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
1884 PH4 AA 11 11 22 22 20 1 0 184.3 186 86 21 93 4.20 3.11 (-35%) 613.0
1884 CHU UA 6 10 16 16 16 1 0 140.0 127 43 21 104 2.76 3.11 (+11%) 2811.4
1884 BLU UA 3 5 8 8 8 0 0 69.3 60 18 12 50 2.34 3.11 (+25%) 13.3
1886 PH4 AA 25 17 45 45 44 1 0 396.7 414 174 101 154 3.95 3.37 (-17%) -2663.2
1887 PH4 AA 6 8 15 15 11 0 0 124.7 156 82 54 34 5.92 4.17 (-42%) -678.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 387 55 64 7 2 1 14 7 36 12 0.165 0.238 0.202 0.440 -1483.3

Career AVG .165 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career SLG .202 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.440 vs. league average 0.643 across their career seasons — 31.6% 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
1884 PH4 AA 22 83 13 16 3 1 0 0 0 4 0 0.193 .243 (-21%) .278 (-14%) .327 (-23%) .606 (-19%) -212.2
1884 CHU UA 19 68 4 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.206 .243 (-15%) .278 (-26%) .327 (-37%) .606 (-32%) -212.2
1884 BLU UA 8 29 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.138 — — — — -212.2
1886 PH4 AA 45 148 27 18 1 1 0 9 4 26 0 0.122 .246 (-51%) .302 (-16%) .331 (-57%) .634 (-38%) -768.8
1887 PH4 AA 16 59 8 12 2 0 1 5 3 5 12 0.203 .270 (-25%) .331 (-20%) .373 (-23%) .705 (-21%) -203.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 0 5 0 1 0
P 106 0 50 174 42 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PH4 OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1884 PH4 P 22 0 12 39 15 0
1884 CHU OF 3 0 0 0 1 0
1884 CHU P 16 0 2 39 12 1
1884 BLU P 8 0 6 15 4 1
1886 PH4 P 45 0 21 55 7 1
1887 PH4 OF 4 0 5 0 0 0
1887 PH4 P 15 0 9 26 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 106
Left Field 2
Center Field 3
Right Field 4