Al Cicotte, baseball player, 1957-1962

Al Cicotte

Born: 12/23/1929 in Melvindale, MI, USA

Died: 11/29/1982 in Westland, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-22 | Final Game: 1962-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte

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Biography

Al Cicotte, born in 1929, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 until May 8, 1962. Known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound, Cicotte made a lasting impression during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving both in terms of playing styles and the introduction of new talent. He recorded a career record of 10 wins and 13 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.36. Cicotte's ability to strike out batters was evident, as he tallied 149 strikeouts over the course of his career, along with 4 saves. Cicotte's playing style was characterized by his strong work ethic and determination, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. While his win-loss record may not have reflected the full extent of his abilities, he contributed significantly to the teams he played for during his brief tenure in the majors. His career unfolded during a time when baseball was beginning to see the rise of power hitters and the impact of advanced training techniques, making his contributions as a pitcher all the more significant. After retiring from the game, Cicotte left behind a legacy as a steadfast competitor in an era marked by change and innovation in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 13 102 16 0 0 4 260.0 280 126 30 119 149 4.36 0

Career ERA 4.36 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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
1957 NYY AL 2 2 20 2 0 0 2 65.3 57 22 30 36 3.03 3.83 (+21%) -
1958 WSN AL 0 3 8 4 0 0 0 28.0 36 15 14 14 4.82 3.86 (-25%) -
1958 DET AL 3 1 14 2 0 0 0 43.0 50 17 15 21 3.56 3.86 (+8%) 1099.2
1959 CLE AL 3 1 26 1 0 0 1 44.0 46 26 25 23 5.32 3.90 (-36%) -684.4
1961 STL NL 2 6 29 7 0 0 1 75.0 83 44 34 51 5.28 4.03 (-31%) -
1962 HOU NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 4.7 8 2 1 4 3.86 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 71 3 15 2 0 0 2 0 0 18 0.211 0.222 0.239 0.462 0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.462 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 35.8% 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
1957 NYY AL 20 20 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1958 WSN AL 9 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1958 DET AL 15 17 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1959 CLE AL 26 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1961 STL NL 29 21 2 6 1 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1962 HOU NL 5 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 102 16 23 45 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 NYA P 20 2 6 10 0 0
1958 WS1 P 8 4 1 3 2 0
1958 DET P 14 2 5 12 0 0
1959 CLE P 26 1 3 8 0 0
1961 SLN P 29 7 7 12 0 1
1962 HOU P 5 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 102