Al Stanek

Born: 12/24/1943 in Springfield, MA, USA

Died: 5/8/2018 in Springfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-26 | Final Game: 1963-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Albert Wilfred Stanek

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Biography

Al Stanek, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief stint from 1963. His career spanned from April 26, 1963, to September 27, 1963, during a time when the sport was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic playing styles and strategies. Despite his limited opportunities, appearing in 11 games, Stanek faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career without a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His experience reflects the harsh realities many players faced during the early years of their careers, especially in an era characterized by intense competition and the rising prominence of specialized players. While his professional statistics may not highlight a successful tenure, Stanek's journey through the major leagues serves as a testament to the dedication and aspirations of athletes pursuing their dreams in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	11	0	0	0	0	13.3	10	7	1	12	5	4.72	0

Career ERA 4.72 vs. league average 3.46 across their career seasons — 36.6% 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
1963	SFG	NL	0	0	11	0	0	0	0	13.3	10	7	12	5	4.72	3.46 (-37%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1963	SFG	NL	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	1	6	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	SFN	P	11	0	1	6	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11