Alex Sabo, baseball player, 1936-1937

Alex Sabo

Born: 2/14/1910 in New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Died: 1/3/2001 in Tuckerton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-08-01 | Final Game: 1937-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Alexander Sabo

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Biography

Alex Sabo was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who played as a position player during a brief career spanning from 1936 to 1937. Sabo's time in Major League Baseball was limited to just five games, but he made a notable impact with a batting average of .375, reflecting his ability to make contact and get on base during his appearances. In those games, he recorded three hits, contributing one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his performance in the limited opportunities he had showcased his potential in the game. Competing in the late 1930s, a period marked by the early stages of professional baseball's evolution, Sabo's career was set against a backdrop of significant changes in the sport. While he may not have achieved long-term success in the majors, his contributions during his brief tenure remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry. After his playing days, Sabo’s legacy continued through the stories of those who witnessed his skills on the field, embodying the passion and dedication that characterized many players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 8 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.375 0.375 0.375 0.750 0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +33.8% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.747 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
1936 WSN AL 4 8 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1937 WSN AL 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 5 0 11 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 WS1 C 4 0 10 2 1 0
1937 WS1 C 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5