Al Silvera

Born: 8/26/1935 in San Diego, CA, USA

Died: 7/24/2002 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-06-14 | Final Game: 1956-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Aaron Albert Silvera

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Biography

Al Silvera was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. Born in 1935, Silvera's career spanned from June 14, 1955, to May 8, 1956. He made his mark in the league during a time of transition, as baseball was beginning to experience the influx of talent from the integration of players of color, which would soon change the landscape of the game. Throughout his brief career, Silvera appeared in 14 games, where he recorded a total of 1 hit and finished with a batting average of .143. He contributed 2 RBIs to his teams, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. While his playing time was limited, Silvera's presence in the majors during this pivotal era reflects the diverse backgrounds and stories of the players who shaped the history of baseball. His short stint in the league serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to make their mark in America's pastime, even if their statistics did not always reflect their dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	7	3	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 60.7% 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
1955	CIN	NL	13	7	3	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	CIN	NL	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
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	CIN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1