Al Pratt

Born: 11/19/1847 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 11/21/1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-04 | Final Game: 1872-08-19

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Albert George Pratt

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Biography

Al Pratt was a professional baseball pitcher active during the early years of the sport, specifically from 1871 to 1872. Born in 1847, Pratt made his mark in an era when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from its early amateur roots to a more organized professional structure. Throughout his brief career, he played a total of two seasons, during which he recorded a win-loss record of 12-26 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.41. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he amassed a total of 41 strikeouts, though he did not achieve any saves during his time on the mound. Pratt's career unfolded at a time when the game was still finding its identity, with pitching styles and strategies in flux. The early 1870s were characterized by significant changes in rules and equipment, which would shape the future of baseball. Despite his overall record, Pratt contributed to the foundation of the game, representing the pioneering spirit of players who laid the groundwork for future generations. His involvement in the sport during its formative years illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by early baseball professionals.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	26	43	40	30	0	0	330.3	446	162	12	61	41	4.41	0

Career ERA 4.41 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 13.6% worse 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
1871	CL1		10	17	28	28	22	0	0	224.7	296	94	47	34	3.77	4.22 (+11%)	-1217.1
1872	CL1		2	9	15	12	8	0	0	105.7	150	68	14	7	5.79	3.66 (-58%)	-1107.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
45	195	41	52	6	9	0	32	1	1	1	0.267	0.270	0.390	0.660	-152.4

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.666 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
1871	CL1		29	130	31	34	6	8	0	20	1	1	0	0.262	.286 (-9%)	.311 (-14%)	.383 (+12%)	.695 (avg)	-64.5
1872	CL1		16	65	10	18	0	1	0	12	0	0	1	0.277	.285 (-3%)	.296 (-7%)	.347 (-12%)	.644 (-9%)	-87.9