Albie Pearson

Born: 9/12/1934 in Alhambra, CA, USA

Died: 2/21/2023 in Bentonville, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-14 | Final Game: 1966-07-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Albert Gregory Pearson

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Biography

Albie Pearson was a talented position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1958 to 1966. Born in 1934, Pearson made his mark in the league during a time of significant transition in baseball, just before the expansion era began. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 988 games, accumulating 831 hits, 28 home runs, and 214 RBIs, with a batting average of .270. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 77 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Pearson's notable achievements included being named Rookie of the Year and winning the TSN Rookie of the Year award, highlighting his immediate impact upon entering the league. He was selected as an All-Star once, further underscoring his skill and contributions to the game during his active years. Albie Pearson's playing style was characterized by a combination of contact hitting and speed, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His legacy remains an important part of baseball history, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the 1960s, leaving a lasting impression on fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
988	3077	485	831	130	24	28	214	77	477	195	0.270	0.369	0.355	0.724	3863.2

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .369 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.702 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
1958	WSN	AL	146	530	63	146	25	5	3	33	7	64	31	0.275	.257 (+7%)	.324 (+9%)	.394 (-9%)	.719 (-1%)	80.3
1959	WSN	AL	25	80	9	15	1	0	0	2	1	14	3	0.188	.256 (-27%)	.323 (-5%)	.392 (-49%)	.715 (-29%)	-330.7
1959	BAL	AL	80	138	22	32	4	2	0	6	4	13	5	0.232	.256 (-10%)	.323 (-9%)	.392 (-26%)	.715 (-18%)	-330.7
1960	BAL	AL	48	82	17	20	2	0	1	6	4	17	3	0.244	.255 (-4%)	.323 (+14%)	.387 (-21%)	.711 (-5%)	0.3
1961	LAA	AL	144	427	92	123	21	3	7	41	11	96	40	0.288	.258 (+12%)	.328 (+28%)	.399 (avg)	.727 (+13%)	1665.0
1962	LAA	AL	160	614	115	160	29	6	5	42	15	95	36	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.326 (+10%)	.393 (-11%)	.719 (-1%)	202.3
1963	LAA	AL	154	578	92	176	26	5	6	47	17	92	37	0.304	.246 (+24%)	.308 (+30%)	.371 (+7%)	.680 (+18%)	2488.1
1964	LAA	AL	107	265	34	59	5	1	2	16	6	35	22	0.223	.250 (-11%)	.312 (+1%)	.377 (-28%)	.690 (-15%)	-576.3
1965	LAA	AL	122	360	41	100	17	2	4	21	12	51	17	0.278	.245 (+13%)	.310 (+19%)	.371 (-1%)	.682 (+8%)	786.0
1966	LAA	AL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	833	750	1725	40	36	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	WS1	OF	141	137	338	6	7	1
1959	WS1	OF	21	21	37	0	1	0
1959	BAL	OF	50	23	75	2	1	0
1960	BAL	OF	32	17	38	1	1	0
1961	LAA	OF	113	107	233	7	11	2
1962	LAA	OF	160	153	366	8	4	0
1963	LAA	OF	148	146	340	10	6	5
1964	LAA	OF	66	57	132	1	3	1
1965	CAL	OF	101	89	166	5	2	1
1966	CAL	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0