Al Luplow

Born: 3/13/1939 in Saginaw, MI, USA

Died: 12/28/2017 in Saginaw, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-16 | Final Game: 1967-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Alvin David Luplow

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Biography

Al Luplow was a professional baseball player born in 1939, who played as an outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1967. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 481 games, amassing 292 hits and achieving a batting average of .235. Luplow demonstrated power at the plate, hitting 33 home runs and driving in 125 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 8 stolen bases. Luplow's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to shift towards a more dynamic style of play. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, primarily the Cleveland Indians and the New York Mets. Although Luplow's career statistics may not place him among the game's legends, his contributions during the 1960s reflect the evolving landscape of baseball during that era, characterized by a mix of emerging talent and seasoned veterans.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
481	1243	147	292	34	6	33	125	8	127	213	0.235	0.311	0.352	0.662	93.2

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.692 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
1961	CLE	AL	5	18	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CLE	AL	97	318	54	88	15	3	14	45	1	36	44	0.277	.257 (+7%)	.326 (+10%)	.393 (+21%)	.719 (+16%)	976.3
1963	CLE	AL	100	295	34	69	6	2	7	27	4	33	62	0.234	.246 (-5%)	.308 (+2%)	.371 (-9%)	.680 (-4%)	-107.5
1964	CLE	AL	19	18	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	8	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	CLE	AL	53	45	3	6	2	0	1	4	0	3	14	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	NYN	NL	111	334	31	84	9	1	7	31	2	38	46	0.251	.248 (+1%)	.309 (+7%)	.376 (-8%)	.685 (-1%)	58.6
1967	NYN	NL	41	112	11	23	1	0	3	9	0	8	19	0.205	.242 (-15%)	.306 (-15%)	.357 (-18%)	.663 (-16%)	-301.2
1967	PIT	NL	55	103	13	19	1	0	1	8	1	6	14	0.184	.242 (-24%)	.306 (-24%)	.357 (-38%)	.663 (-31%)	-301.2