Al Demaree, baseball player, 1912-1919

Al Demaree

Born: 9/8/1884 in Quincy, IL, USA

Died: 4/30/1962 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-26 | Final Game: 1919-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Albert Wentworth Demaree

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Biography

Al Demaree, born in 1884, was a skilled pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1919. Over his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his talent primarily in the National League. Demaree finished his career with a record of 80-72 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.77, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound during a time when the game was beginning to emphasize pitching prowess following the deadball era. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he accumulated 514 strikeouts, alongside securing 9 saves, demonstrating his versatility and reliability in high-pressure situations. Demaree’s playing style was characterized by a solid command of his pitches and a keen understanding of the game, which allowed him to navigate the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 20th century. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly during a transformative period in baseball's history, solidified his status as a respected figure among his peers. After retiring in 1919, Demaree left behind a legacy of competitive spirit and skill that continues to be reflected upon by baseball historians and enthusiasts alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
80 72 232 173 84 15 9 1424.0 1350 439 34 337 514 2.77 0

Career ERA 2.77 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 5.9% better 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
1912 NY1 NL 1 0 2 2 1 1 0 16.0 17 3 2 11 1.69 3.36 (+50%) 600.0
1913 NY1 NL 13 4 31 24 11 2 2 199.7 176 49 38 76 2.21 3.07 (+28%) 1727.3
1914 NY1 NL 10 17 38 30 13 2 0 224.0 219 77 77 89 3.09 2.93 (-6%) -304.6
1915 PHI NL 14 11 32 26 13 3 1 209.7 201 71 58 69 3.05 2.90 (-5%) 91.4
1916 PHI NL 19 14 39 35 25 4 1 285.0 252 83 48 130 2.62 2.78 (+6%) 4151.9
1917 CHC NL 5 9 24 18 6 1 1 141.3 125 40 37 43 2.55 2.69 (+5%) -
1917 NY1 NL 4 5 15 11 1 0 0 78.3 70 23 17 23 2.64 2.69 (+2%) 280.7
1918 NY1 NL 8 6 26 14 8 2 1 142.0 143 39 25 39 2.47 2.83 (+13%) 209.9
1919 BSN NL 6 6 25 13 6 0 3 128.0 147 54 35 34 3.80 3.09 (-23%) -1799.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
232 456 30 54 3 1 0 16 5 23 148 0.118 0.161 0.129 0.290 -2464.7

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career SLG .129 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 61.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.290 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — 55.9% 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
1912 NY1 NL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1913 NY1 NL 31 66 5 7 0 1 0 1 0 3 22 0.106 .259 (-59%) .325 (-55%) .345 (-61%) .670 (-58%) -620.9
1914 NY1 NL 38 68 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 0.132 .255 (-48%) .322 (-48%) .339 (-61%) .661 (-54%) -589.9
1915 PHI NL 32 68 6 12 1 0 0 4 0 4 32 0.176 .250 (-30%) .318 (-30%) .332 (-42%) .651 (-37%) -385.5
1916 PHI NL 39 101 6 11 2 0 0 5 2 6 36 0.109 .248 (-56%) .314 (-49%) .326 (-61%) .640 (-55%) -868.4
1917 CHC NL 24 41 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 4 17 0.122 — — — — 0.0
1917 NY1 NL 15 18 2 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 6 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1918 NY1 NL 26 47 5 6 0 0 0 2 1 1 11 0.128 — — — — 0.0
1919 BSN NL 25 42 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 11 0.048 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1913 WS NY1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 4.0 7 2 1 0 4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1913 WS NY1 0 1 1 1 0 4.0 7 2 1 0 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 232 0 28 317 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 NY1 P 2 0 1 4 0 0
1913 NY1 P 31 0 1 38 1 1
1914 NY1 P 38 0 3 58 2 0
1915 PHI P 32 0 8 35 0 0
1916 PHI P 39 0 2 47 3 0
1917 CHN P 24 0 3 44 0 1
1917 NY1 P 15 0 1 24 0 0
1918 NY1 P 26 0 4 40 1 1
1919 BSN P 25 0 5 27 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 232