Al Lary, baseball player, 1954-1962

Al Lary

Born: 9/26/1928 in Northport, AL, USA

Died: 7/9/2001 in Northport, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-09-06 | Final Game: 1962-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Alfred Allen Lary

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Biography

Al Lary, born in 1928, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1954 to 1962. Primarily a position player, Lary appeared in 29 Major League games, showcasing his talents during a time when baseball was experiencing the transition from the post-war era into the more dynamic and competitive landscape of the 1960s. His contributions on the field were characterized by a unique playing style that emphasized fundamentals, although his offensive output was modest. Over his career, Lary recorded 2 hits in 29 games, finishing with a batting average of .25. Despite not hitting any home runs or recording RBIs, Lary's presence in the lineup reflected the depth and diversity of talent in Major League Baseball during that era. Although his time in the spotlight was brief, Lary’s dedication to the game and his role as a player during a pivotal time in baseball history remain noteworthy. His journey illustrates the challenges and complexities faced by athletes in the ever-evolving landscape of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 16 4 0 0 0 40.0 45 29 5 22 22 6.53 0

Career ERA 6.53 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 66.0% 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
1954 CHC NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 6.0 3 2 7 4 3.00 — -
1962 CHC NL 0 1 15 3 0 0 0 34.0 42 27 15 18 7.15 3.96 (-81%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.250 0.400 0.250 0.650 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +21.2% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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
1954 CHC NL 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1955 CHC NL 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1962 CHC NL 23 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 16 4 2 6 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 CHN P 1 1 1 1 0 0
1962 CHN P 15 3 1 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 16

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1950, 1951