Al Federoff, baseball player, 1951-1952

Al Federoff

Born: 7/11/1924 in Bairdford, PA, USA

Died: 8/2/2011 in Gilbert, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-27 | Final Game: 1952-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Alfred Federoff

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Biography

Al Federoff was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1952. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 76 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. Federoff finished his tenure in the big leagues with a batting average of .238, recording 56 hits and driving in 14 runs, while also stealing one base. Despite not hitting any home runs during his time in the league, he contributed to his teams with solid defensive play and a keen understanding of the game. Federoff's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to integrate and evolve after the end of World War II. While his playing career was relatively brief, he left a mark in the memories of those who watched him play, particularly for his grit and determination on the field. His journey through the game reflects the experiences of many players of his era, who navigated the complexities of a changing baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 235 14 56 4 2 0 14 1 16 13 0.238 0.290 0.272 0.562 -726.7

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 20.8% 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
1951 DET AL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1952 DET AL 74 231 14 56 4 2 0 14 1 16 13 0.242 .252 (-4%) .326 (-10%) .369 (-25%) .696 (-18%) -726.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 71 0 139 189 9 42
SS 7 0 12 19 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1951 DET 2B 1 0 3 5 1 0
1952 DET 2B 70 0 136 184 8 42
1952 DET SS 7 0 12 19 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 71
Shortstop 7