Al Mamaux, baseball player, 1913-1924

Al Mamaux

Born: 5/30/1894 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 12/31/1962 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-23 | Final Game: 1924-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Albert Leon Mamaux

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Biography

Al Mamaux, born in 1894, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1913 to 1924. He made a name for himself during an era that was transitioning from the deadball style of play to a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his career, Mamaux compiled a record of 76 wins and 67 losses, with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.9. His ability to dominate hitters was evident in his 625 strikeouts, showcasing his skill and effectiveness on the mound. Additionally, he contributed to his teams' successes by recording 10 saves, reflecting his versatility as a pitcher. Mamaux played for several teams throughout his career, most notably for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Brooklyn Robins. He was known for his competitive spirit and strategic pitching approach, which allowed him to excel in a league that was increasingly favoring batters. His contributions to the game were significant, as he navigated the challenges of a changing baseball landscape and left a lasting impact on the teams he represented. Mamaux's legacy is remembered by baseball historians and enthusiasts who appreciate the artistry of pitching during the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
76 67 254 140 78 15 10 1293.0 1138 416 22 511 625 2.90 0

Career ERA 2.90 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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
1913 PIT NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 1 2 2 3.00 — 0.0
1914 PIT NL 5 2 13 6 4 2 0 63.0 41 12 24 30 1.71 2.93 (+41%) -41.3
1915 PIT NL 21 8 38 31 17 8 0 251.7 182 57 96 152 2.04 2.90 (+30%) 1871.0
1916 PIT NL 21 15 45 38 26 1 2 310.0 264 87 136 163 2.53 2.78 (+9%) -599.8
1917 PIT NL 2 11 16 13 5 0 0 85.7 92 50 50 22 5.25 2.69 (-95%) -2371.9
1918 BRO NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 8.0 14 6 2 2 6.75 — 0.0
1919 BRO NL 10 12 30 22 16 2 0 199.3 174 59 66 80 2.66 3.09 (+14%) 1033.9
1920 BRO NL 12 8 41 18 9 2 4 190.7 172 57 63 101 2.69 3.45 (+22%) 2584.5
1921 BRO NL 3 3 12 1 0 0 1 43.0 36 15 13 21 3.14 4.02 (+22%) 599.0
1922 BRO NL 1 4 37 7 1 0 3 87.7 97 36 33 35 3.70 4.18 (+12%) -1011.4
1923 BRO NL 0 2 5 1 0 0 0 13.0 20 12 6 5 8.31 4.03 (-106%) 125.0
1924 NYY AL 1 1 14 2 0 0 0 38.0 44 24 20 12 5.68 4.13 (-38%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
254 422 39 77 12 2 1 29 0 27 90 0.182 0.235 0.227 0.463 -1745.4

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.463 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 32.8% 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
1913 PIT NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 PIT NL 13 20 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1915 PIT NL 38 92 3 15 1 0 0 7 0 2 28 0.163 .250 (-35%) .318 (-41%) .332 (-48%) .651 (-44%) -644.0
1916 PIT NL 45 110 13 21 3 2 0 6 0 3 18 0.191 .248 (-23%) .314 (-32%) .326 (-22%) .640 (-27%) -509.5
1917 PIT NL 16 31 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.226 — — — — 0.0
1918 BRO NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1919 BRO NL 30 63 5 11 3 0 0 4 0 7 12 0.175 .262 (-33%) .322 (-20%) .347 (-36%) .670 (-29%) -277.2
1920 BRO NL 41 60 5 10 2 0 0 5 0 8 14 0.167 .271 (-39%) .331 (-20%) .363 (-45%) .694 (-33%) -314.8
1921 BRO NL 12 11 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1922 BRO NL 37 17 2 4 2 0 1 5 0 5 2 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1923 BRO NL 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1924 NYY AL 14 13 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.077 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1920 WS BRO 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 4.0 2 2 0 5 4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1920 WS BRO 0 0 3 0 0 4.0 2 2 0 5 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 254 0 33 327 15 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 PIT P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1914 PIT P 13 0 4 23 2 0
1915 PIT P 38 0 5 48 2 2
1916 PIT P 45 0 7 82 1 1
1917 PIT P 16 0 3 20 1 0
1918 BRO P 2 0 0 6 0 0
1919 BRO P 30 0 4 56 3 0
1920 BRO P 41 0 6 46 3 1
1921 BRO P 12 0 1 14 1 0
1922 BRO P 37 0 2 22 0 0
1923 BRO P 5 0 0 3 0 1
1924 NYA P 14 0 1 6 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 254

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1916 Baseball Magazine All-Star P2
1915 Baseball Magazine All-Star P2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duquesne University Pittsburgh PA 1911, 1912