Al LaMacchia, baseball player, 1943-1946

Al LaMacchia

Born: 7/22/1921 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 9/15/2010 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-27 | Final Game: 1946-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Alfred Anthony LaMacchia

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Biography

Al LaMacchia was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1921, who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1946. LaMacchia's career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, marked by World War II, which significantly impacted the sport and its player demographics. He made his debut in the midst of the war, a time when many players were enlisted and the league was experiencing a unique blend of talent from various levels of baseball. During his time in the majors, LaMacchia compiled a win-loss record of 2-2 with a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.46. He recorded 7 strikeouts over the course of his brief career, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a challenging ERA. While he did not achieve notable accolades such as saves, his contributions to the teams he played for during the 1940s highlight the depth and resilience of players in an era when the game was adapting to significant social and economic changes. LaMacchia's career, while not extensively documented in the annals of baseball history, reflects the spirit of perseverance that characterized many athletes of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 16 1 0 0 0 30.7 38 22 3 14 7 6.46 0

Career ERA 6.46 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 80.1% worse 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
1943 SLA AL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 9 5 2 2 11.25 — 0.0
1945 SLA AL 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 9.0 6 2 3 2 2.00 3.67 (+45%) 0.0
1946 SLA AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 15.0 17 10 7 3 6.00 3.59 (-67%) -650.4
1946 WSN AL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 6 5 2 0 16.88 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 0.143 0.000 0.143 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 79.0% 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
1943 SLA AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 SLA AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 SLA AL 8 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 WSN AL 2 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 16 0 1 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 SLA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1945 SLA P 5 0 0 2 0 0
1946 SLA P 8 0 1 1 0 0
1946 WS1 P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 16