Al Schroll, baseball player, 1958-1961

Al Schroll

Born: 3/22/1932 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 11/30/1999 in Alexandria, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-20 | Final Game: 1961-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Albert Bringhurst Schroll

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Biography

Al Schroll, born in 1932, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1961. Schroll made his debut during a transformative era in the sport, when the game was beginning to see the impact of television and the burgeoning popularity of baseball in America. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, compiling a win-loss record of 6-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.34. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Schroll tallied a total of 63 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite not recording any saves. Schroll's career unfolded during a time marked by significant changes in baseball, including the integration of players and shifts in playing styles. Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, his contributions to the game as a pitcher reflected the dedication and resilience of players during that era. After concluding his career on October 1, 1961, Schroll left behind a legacy that exemplified the challenges and triumphs faced by many athletes in the evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 9 35 13 3 0 0 118.0 121 70 11 64 63 5.34 0

Career ERA 5.34 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 36.7% 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
1958 BOS AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 10.0 6 5 4 7 4.50 3.86 (-17%) 71.4
1959 PHI NL 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 9.3 12 9 6 4 8.68 3.90 (-122%) 0.0
1959 BOS AL 1 4 14 5 1 0 0 46.0 47 24 22 26 4.70 3.90 (-20%) 166.8
1960 CHC NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 3 3 5 2 10.12 — -
1961 MIN AL 4 4 11 8 2 0 0 50.0 53 29 27 24 5.22 4.03 (-30%) -792.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 33 3 9 3 0 1 6 1 4 9 0.273 0.351 0.455 0.806 0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +15.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.806 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +12.1% above 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 BOS AL 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1959 PHI NL 3 4 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1959 BOS AL 14 9 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1960 CHC NL 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 MIN AL 11 18 3 5 1 0 1 3 0 2 4 0.278 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 35 13 2 20 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 BOS P 5 0 0 3 0 0
1959 PHI P 3 0 0 2 0 0
1959 BOS P 14 5 0 7 1 0
1960 CHN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1961 MIN P 11 8 2 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35