Al Grabowski

Born: 9/4/1901 in Syracuse, NY, USA

Died: 10/29/1966 in Memphis, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-11 | Final Game: 1930-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Alfons Francis Grabowski

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Biography

Al Grabowski, born in 1901, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1929 to 1930. He made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by the transition away from the deadball era and the increasing significance of pitching in the game. Throughout his brief career, Grabowski compiled a record of 9 wins and 6 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.07, Grabowski demonstrated his capability on the mound, striking out 65 batters and securing 1 save. His pitching style reflected the evolving strategies of baseball during his time, as teams began to emphasize more specialized roles for pitchers. Although his time in the majors was short, Grabowski's contributions to the game during the late 1920s and early 1930s remain a testament to the competitive spirit and talent present in baseball's storied history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	6	39	14	5	2	1	157.0	166	71	7	57	65	4.07	0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 4.70 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
1929	STL	NL	3	2	6	6	4	2	0	50.0	44	14	8	22	2.52	4.60 (+45%)	-
1930	STL	NL	6	4	33	8	1	0	1	107.0	122	57	49	43	4.79	4.80 (avg)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
41	49	10	16	4	1	0	6	0	1	11	0.327	0.340	0.449	0.789	0.0

Career AVG .327 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .449 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.789 vs. league average 0.776 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
1929	STL	NL	6	16	3	4	2	1	0	1	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	STL	NL	35	33	7	12	2	0	0	5	0	0	11	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	39	0	10	29	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	SLN	P	6	0	6	8	0	0
1930	SLN	P	33	0	4	21	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	39