Al Thake

Born: 9/21/1849 in Wymondham, Norfolk, England

Died: 9/1/1872 in Fort Hamilton, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-06-13 | Final Game: 1872-08-28

Height: 6'0"

Full name: Albert Thake

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Biography

Al Thake, born in 1849, was a notable position player in the early days of professional baseball, with a career that spanned from 1872 to 1872. Though his time in the major leagues was brief, appearing in just 18 games, he made a significant impact during the nascent stages of the sport. Thake demonstrated a commendable batting average of .295, showcasing his ability to hit effectively in an era when offensive statistics were beginning to gain importance. He recorded 23 hits and notched 15 RBIs, illustrating his capacity to contribute to his team's scoring efforts. Thake's playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate, though he was not known for his power, finishing his career without any home runs. His speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 2 bases during his tenure. The 1870s represented a transformative time in baseball history as the game was evolving from its amateur roots to a more organized professional sport. While Thake's career was short-lived, his contributions during this formative period helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 78 14 23 2 2 0 15 2 0 2 0.295 0.295 0.372 0.667 23.7

Career AVG .295 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.645 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
1872 BR2 18 78 14 23 2 2 0 15 2 0 2 0.295 .285 (+3%) .296 (-1%) .347 (+7%) .644 (+3%) 23.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 3 0 0 0
OF 18 18 41 1 10 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR2 2B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1872 BR2 OF 18 18 41 1 10 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Left Field 18