Al Naples, baseball player, 1949-1949

Al Naples

Born: 8/29/1926 in Staten Island, NY, USA

Died: 2/26/2021 in Orleans, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-06-25 | Final Game: 1949-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Aloysius Francis Naples

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Biography

Al Naples was a professional baseball player born in 1926, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned two games from June 25 to June 26, 1949. Although his time on the field was short, Naples made an appearance during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the modern game, where hitting prowess began to take center stage. In his two games, Naples recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not steal any bases. Despite the limited statistics, his participation in Major League Baseball reflects the opportunities afforded to players in the post-World War II era, a time when the league was beginning to see the integration of talent and evolving playing styles. While Naples may not have left a long-lasting impact on the game, his brief stint is a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.429 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 41.1% 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
1949 SLA AL 2 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 2 0 1 6 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 SLA SS 2 0 1 6 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgetown University Washington DC 1947, 1948, 1949