Al McBean

Born: 5/15/1938 in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Died: 1/31/2024 in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

MLB Debut: 1961-07-02 | Final Game: 1970-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Alvin O'Neal McBean

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Biography

Al McBean was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1961 to 1970. Born in 1938, McBean made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and the increasing importance of relief pitching. Over his career, he compiled a record of 67 wins and 50 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.13. McBean was known for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 575 strikeouts, and he also proved to be a reliable closer, finishing his career with 63 saves. McBean played for several teams during his time in the league, contributing to the evolution of pitching strategies in the 1960s. His performances were marked by a combination of skill and tenacity, making him a valuable asset to his teams. As the game began to shift towards a focus on specialized roles within the pitching staff, McBean's accomplishments and versatility helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistical achievements but also for his role in a dynamic era of baseball that laid the groundwork for the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
67	50	409	76	22	5	63	1072.3	1058	373	63	365	575	3.13	0

Career ERA 3.13 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
1961	PIT	NL	3	2	27	2	0	0	0	74.3	72	31	42	49	3.75	4.03 (+7%)	405.1
1962	PIT	NL	15	10	33	29	6	2	0	189.7	212	78	65	119	3.70	3.96 (+6%)	3449.3
1963	PIT	NL	13	3	55	7	2	1	11	122.3	100	35	39	74	2.57	3.46 (+26%)	2047.2
1964	PIT	NL	8	3	58	0	0	0	22	89.7	76	19	17	41	1.91	3.58 (+47%)	1387.1
1965	PIT	NL	6	6	62	1	0	0	18	114.0	111	29	42	54	2.29	3.50 (+35%)	509.3
1966	PIT	NL	4	3	47	0	0	0	3	86.7	95	31	24	54	3.22	3.52 (+9%)	-83.5
1967	PIT	NL	7	4	51	8	5	0	4	131.0	118	37	43	54	2.54	3.30 (+23%)	-47.8
1968	PIT	NL	9	12	36	28	9	2	0	198.3	204	79	63	100	3.58	2.98 (-20%)	-406.1
1969	SDP	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	7.0	10	4	2	1	5.14	—	-
1969	LAD	NL	2	6	31	0	0	0	4	48.3	46	21	21	26	3.91	3.61 (-8%)	-
1970	LAD	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	-
1970	PIT	NL	0	0	7	0	0	0	1	10.0	13	9	7	3	8.10	3.89 (-108%)	-714.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
425	264	21	52	4	2	3	25	0	6	106	0.197	0.218	0.261	0.479	-714.2

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1961	PIT	NL	28	15	2	4	0	0	1	3	0	3	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	PIT	NL	34	67	4	14	2	1	0	6	0	36	0.209	.257 (-19%)	.326 (-36%)	.393 (-32%)	.719 (-34%)	-395.0
1963	PIT	NL	59	31	4	6	1	0	1	3	0	11	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	PIT	NL	58	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	PIT	NL	62	27	2	6	1	0	0	2	1	12	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	PIT	NL	50	10	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	PIT	NL	51	29	0	6	0	1	0	3	3	11	0.207	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	PIT	NL	43	67	5	13	0	0	1	8	1	17	0.194	.236 (-18%)	.298 (-31%)	.340 (-30%)	.638 (-30%)	-319.2
1969	SDP	NL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	LAD	NL	31	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	LAD	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	PIT	NL	7	1	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
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	409	76	73	252	24	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	PIT	P	27	2	4	23	1	1
1962	PIT	P	33	29	17	31	5	4
1963	PIT	P	55	7	11	29	6	2
1964	PIT	P	58	0	3	38	4	5
1965	PIT	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1965	PIT	P	62	1	6	27	1	1
1966	PIT	P	47	0	7	17	1	0
1967	PIT	P	51	8	9	26	2	1
1968	PIT	P	36	28	16	54	3	3
1969	SDN	P	1	1	0	1	0	0
1969	LAN	P	31	0	0	4	1	0
1970	LAN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1970	PIT	P	7	0	0	2	0	1