Al Javery, baseball player, 1940-1946

Al Javery

Born: 6/5/1918 in Worcester, MA, USA

Died: 8/16/1977 in Putnam, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-23 | Final Game: 1946-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Alva William Javery

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Biography

Al Javery was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1946. Born in 1918, Javery made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, navigating the challenges of World War II while showcasing his talents on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 53-74, demonstrating resilience and competitiveness in an era that often tested the limits of players. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.8 and 470 strikeouts, Javery was known for his ability to keep runs to a minimum, highlighting his skill as a reliable pitcher. Javery was selected as an All-Star twice, a testament to his prowess and recognition among peers and fans alike. Though he finished his career with 5 saves, his contributions extended beyond mere statistics; he was a key player during a time when the game was evolving, and his performances helped set the stage for future generations of pitchers. Javery's legacy remains as a reflection of the perseverance required of athletes during a challenging era in American history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
53 74 205 147 61 15 5 1142.7 1164 483 44 452 470 3.80 0

Career ERA 3.80 vs. league average 3.72 across their career seasons — near 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
1940 BSN NL 2 4 29 4 1 0 1 83.3 99 51 36 42 5.51 4.21 (-31%) 1140.8
1941 BSN NL 10 11 34 23 9 1 1 160.7 181 77 65 54 4.31 3.94 (-10%) 304.9
1942 BSN NL 12 16 42 37 19 5 0 261.0 251 88 78 85 3.03 3.57 (+15%) 2160.1
1943 BSN NL 17 16 41 35 19 5 0 303.0 288 108 99 134 3.21 3.50 (+8%) 1278.5
1944 BSN NL 10 19 40 33 11 3 3 254.0 248 100 118 137 3.54 3.57 (+1%) -377.4
1945 BSN NL 2 7 17 14 2 1 0 77.3 92 54 51 18 6.28 3.67 (-71%) -2428.8
1946 BSN NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 3.3 5 5 5 0 13.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
205 380 24 52 5 1 0 11 0 7 124 0.137 0.152 0.155 0.308 -2997.7

Career AVG .137 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career SLG .155 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 55.4% 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
1940 BSN NL 29 23 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1941 BSN NL 34 58 6 6 0 0 0 4 0 1 19 0.103 .262 (-61%) .332 (-64%) .373 (-72%) .705 (-69%) -663.1
1942 BSN NL 42 86 6 9 1 0 0 1 0 2 30 0.105 .253 (-59%) .323 (-61%) .349 (-67%) .672 (-64%) -901.7
1943 BSN NL 41 104 4 17 3 0 0 3 0 2 34 0.163 .255 (-36%) .324 (-45%) .346 (-44%) .671 (-45%) -769.0
1944 BSN NL 40 79 4 12 1 1 0 2 0 0 21 0.152 .261 (-42%) .325 (-53%) .357 (-47%) .683 (-50%) -664.0
1945 BSN NL 17 29 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.207 — — — — 0.0
1946 BSN NL 2 1 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 205 0 43 242 14 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 BSN P 29 0 1 10 2 0
1941 BSN P 34 0 3 42 1 0
1942 BSN P 42 0 14 63 1 7
1943 BSN P 41 0 18 69 6 4
1944 BSN P 40 0 7 37 3 4
1945 BSN P 17 0 0 21 0 0
1946 BSN P 2 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 205

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1943 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 12.0 336 0
1942 Most Valuable Player NL 31th 3.0 336 0