Al Shealy

Born: 5/24/1900 in Chapin, SC, USA

Died: 3/7/1967 in Hagerstown, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-13 | Final Game: 1930-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Albert Berley Shealy

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Biography

Al Shealy was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1930. Born in 1900, Shealy's career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 6 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.71. His pitching style showcased a combination of power and finesse, as evidenced by his 53 strikeouts and 2 saves. While Shealy's MLB tenure was relatively short, he contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and a relentless work ethic on the mound. His ability to strike out batters was a notable aspect of his game, reflecting the evolving strategies of pitching during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Although he may not be a household name today, Al Shealy's role as a pitcher in this dynamic era of baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	6	47	12	3	0	2	123.0	161	78	6	56	53	5.71	0

Career ERA 5.71 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1928	NYY	AL	8	6	23	12	3	0	2	96.0	124	54	42	39	5.06	4.13 (-23%)	-
1930	CHC	NL	0	0	24	0	0	0	0	27.0	37	24	14	14	8.00	4.80 (-67%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
47	43	8	12	2	0	1	2	0	3	8	0.279	0.326	0.395	0.721	0.0

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
1928	NYY	AL	23	38	6	9	1	0	1	2	0	3	7	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	CHC	NL	24	5	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	47	0	5	26	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	NYA	P	23	0	4	22	1	0
1930	CHN	P	24	0	1	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	47

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Newberry College	Newberry	SC	1920, 1921, 1922, 1923