Al Closter, baseball player, 1966-1973

Al Closter

Born: 6/15/1943 in Creighton, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-19 | Final Game: 1973-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Alan Edward Closter

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Biography

Al Closter, born in 1943, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1966 to 1973. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a transition in the game, as the sport began to embrace a more offensive style following the deadball era. Closter played primarily as a reliever and was known for his determination on the mound, although he faced challenges throughout his career. Over the course of his time in the majors, Closter recorded a career win-loss record of 2-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.62. He amassed a total of 26 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the difficulties he encountered. Closter's contributions to his teams may not have been highlighted by saves, as he finished his career without any recorded saves, but his presence in the bullpen during the late 1960s and early 1970s reflected the evolving role of pitchers in the game. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the countless players who shaped the landscape of baseball during this dynamic era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 21 1 0 0 0 35.3 43 26 6 23 26 6.62 0

Career ERA 6.62 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 89.1% 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
1966 WS2 AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 1 0 2 0 0.00 — 0.0
1971 NYY AL 2 2 14 1 0 0 0 28.3 33 16 13 22 5.08 3.47 (-47%) -
1972 NYY AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 2 3 4 2 11.57 — -
1973 ATL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.3 7 7 4 2 14.54 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.684 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
1966 WS2 AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1971 NYY AL 14 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 NYY AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 ATL NL 4 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 21 1 1 10 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 WS2 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1971 NYA P 14 1 0 8 1 0
1972 NYA P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1973 ATL P 4 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Iowa State University Ames IA 1963, 1964