Al Epperly

Born: 5/7/1918 in Glidden, IA, USA

Died: 4/14/2003 in McFarland, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-25 | Final Game: 1950-07-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Albert Paul Epperly

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Biography

Al Epperly was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1918, whose career spanned from 1938 to July 7, 1950. Known for his right-handed pitching, Epperly made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, finishing his career with a record of 2-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded a total of 13 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his professional tenure. Epperly's playing era coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1930s and early 1950s reflect the dedication and resilience of many players who navigated the challenges of the sport during that time. His career stats, though modest, are a testament to the hard work and determination that defined many ballplayers of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	14	4	1	0	0	36.0	42	16	2	20	13	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
1938	CHC	NL	2	0	9	4	1	0	0	27.0	28	11	15	10	3.67	4.35 (+16%)	-
1950	BRO	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	9.0	14	5	5	3	5.00	4.36 (-15%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	8	2	2	1	0	0	5	0	2	3	0.250	0.400	0.375	0.775	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — near 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
1938	CHC	NL	9	8	2	2	1	0	0	5	0	2	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	BRO	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	14	0	1	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	CHN	P	9	0	1	6	0	0
1950	BRO	P	5	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14