Al Pilarcik

Born: 7/3/1930 in Whiting, IN, USA

Died: 9/20/2010 in Dyer, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-07-13 | Final Game: 1961-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Alfred James Pilarcik

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Biography

Al Pilarcik was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1961. Primarily playing as a position player, Pilarcik appeared in 668 games throughout his career, where he showcased a solid batting average of .256. He accumulated a total of 413 hits, including 22 home runs and 143 runs batted in (RBIs), which highlighted his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Known for his speed on the bases, Pilarcik also recorded 41 stolen bases, demonstrating a valuable aspect of his playing style during a time when base stealing was a crucial part of the game. Pilarcik played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His career spanned the late 1950s, a time when the game was beginning to see shifts in player dynamics and strategy. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, Pilarcik's contributions to the teams he played for and his resilience on the field left a lasting impression within the baseball community. His journey through the majors exemplified the dedication and talent required to succeed in a competitive sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
668	1614	205	413	66	7	22	143	41	185	150	0.256	0.334	0.346	0.680	-1197.6

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1956	KC1	AL	69	239	28	60	10	1	4	22	9	30	32	0.251	.258 (-3%)	.331 (+1%)	.397 (-12%)	.728 (-6%)	-214.0
1957	BAL	AL	142	407	52	113	16	3	9	49	14	53	28	0.278	.257 (+8%)	.323 (+11%)	.391 (+2%)	.715 (+6%)	583.6
1958	BAL	AL	141	379	40	92	21	0	1	24	7	42	37	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.324 (-2%)	.394 (-22%)	.719 (-13%)	-881.9
1959	BAL	AL	130	273	37	77	12	1	3	16	9	30	25	0.282	.256 (+10%)	.323 (+10%)	.392 (-7%)	.715 (+1%)	143.5
1960	BAL	AL	104	194	30	48	5	1	4	17	0	15	16	0.247	.255 (-3%)	.323 (-3%)	.387 (-11%)	.711 (-7%)	-247.4
1961	KC1	AL	35	60	9	12	1	1	0	9	1	6	7	0.200	.258 (-23%)	.328 (-18%)	.399 (-37%)	.727 (-29%)	-299.4
1961	CHW	AL	47	62	9	11	1	0	1	6	1	9	5	0.177	.258 (-31%)	.328 (-14%)	.399 (-39%)	.727 (-28%)	-299.4