Al Pardo, baseball player, 1985-1989

Al Pardo

Born: 9/8/1962 in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

MLB Debut: 1985-07-03 | Final Game: 1989-09-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Alberto Judas Pardo

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Biography

Al Pardo, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1985 until his final game on September 9, 1989. Over the course of his brief career, Pardo appeared in 53 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. While he faced challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .132, he contributed to his teams with key moments, including one home run and four runs batted in (RBIs). Pardo's career unfolded during a time when the league was beginning to see the effects of the changing dynamics of the game, including a shift toward more power-hitting players. Despite not achieving significant statistical success, his determination and versatility allowed him to experience the unique challenges of the late 1980s MLB landscape. Although Pardo may not be remembered for remarkable statistics, his journey through the majors reflects the perseverance required to compete at the highest levels of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
53 129 6 17 2 0 1 4 0 3 31 0.132 0.152 0.171 0.322 -1133.6

Career AVG .132 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.322 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 54.4% 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
1985 BAL AL 34 75 3 10 1 0 0 1 0 3 15 0.133 .257 (-48%) .323 (-48%) .390 (-62%) .714 (-56%) -701.1
1986 BAL AL 16 51 3 7 1 0 1 3 0 0 14 0.137 .257 (-47%) .325 (-58%) .395 (-45%) .720 (-51%) -432.4
1988 PHI NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 PHI NL 1 1 0 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
C 46 35 206 12 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 BAL C 29 22 131 7 3 0
1986 BAL C 14 13 70 5 1 1
1988 PHI C 2 0 2 0 0 0
1989 PHI C 1 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 46
Designated Hitter 1