Al Libke, baseball player, 1945-1946

Al Libke

Born: 9/12/1918 in Tacoma, WA, USA

Died: 3/7/2003 in Wenatchee, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-19 | Final Game: 1946-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Albert Walter Libke

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Biography

Al Libke was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the post-World War II era. He played as a position player from 1945 to 1946, a time when the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity as returning servicemen reintegrated into civilian life and baseball. Over his career, Libke appeared in 254 games, where he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter, finishing with a batting average of .268. Throughout his time on the field, he recorded 236 hits, contributed 95 RBIs, and hit 9 home runs, demonstrating a solid offensive presence. In addition to his hitting prowess, Libke displayed speed on the bases, stealing 6 bases during his tenure. His contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as players navigated the changing landscape of the game in the years following the war. Although his MLB career was relatively short, Libke's performance left a lasting impression, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative period for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 5 1 0 0 0 9.3 7 2 0 6 4 1.93 0

Career ERA 1.93 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 46.9% 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
1945 CIN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.3 3 0 3 2 0.00 — 0.0
1946 CIN NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 4 2 3 2 3.60 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
254 880 73 236 45 6 9 95 6 77 112 0.268 0.329 0.364 0.693 114.7

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.686 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
1945 CIN NL 130 449 41 127 23 5 4 53 6 34 62 0.283 .260 (+8%) .328 (+2%) .354 (+8%) .683 (+5%) 370.2
1946 CIN NL 124 431 32 109 22 1 5 42 0 43 50 0.253 .256 (-2%) .328 (-2%) .358 (-4%) .687 (-3%) -255.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 13 0 0 1
OF 223 0 414 27 15 10
P 5 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 CIN 1B 2 0 13 0 0 1
1945 CIN OF 108 0 223 13 9 6
1945 CIN P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1946 CIN OF 115 0 191 14 6 4
1946 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 5
First Base 2
Left Field 27
Right Field 197