Al Wickland

Born: 1/27/1888 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 3/14/1980 in Port Washington, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-08-21 | Final Game: 1919-08-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Albert Wickland

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Biography

Al Wickland was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1919. Primarily playing as a position player, Wickland participated in 444 games throughout his career, demonstrating a solid offensive presence with a batting average of .27. He recorded 397 hits, including 12 home runs and 144 runs batted in (RBIs), while also showcasing his speed on the basepaths with 58 stolen bases. His contributions to the game were notable during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively dynamic period. Wickland's playing style reflected the versatility and adaptability required of players in the early 20th century. He emerged as a reliable performer, often contributing both at the plate and in the field. His ability to steal bases added a significant element to his overall game, allowing him to impact the game not just through hitting but also with aggressive baserunning. While he may not have reached the heights of superstardom, Wickland remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the hardworking spirit of the era and the evolution of the sport during his playing years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
444	1468	212	397	58	38	12	144	58	207	184	0.270	0.364	0.386	0.750	4677.8

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.659 across their career seasons — +13.8% 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
1913	CIN	NL	26	79	7	17	5	5	0	8	3	6	19	0.215	.259 (-17%)	.325 (-14%)	.345 (+17%)	.670 (+2%)	-31.6
1914	CHF	FL	157	536	74	148	31	10	6	68	17	81	58	0.276	.255 (+8%)	.322 (+16%)	.339 (+19%)	.661 (+18%)	2039.2
1915	CHF	FL	30	86	11	21	2	2	1	5	3	13	11	0.244	.250 (-3%)	.318 (+8%)	.332 (+5%)	.651 (+6%)	106.4
1915	PTF	FL	110	389	63	117	12	8	1	30	23	52	47	0.301	.250 (+20%)	.318 (+21%)	.332 (+14%)	.651 (+18%)	106.4
1918	BSN	NL	95	332	55	87	7	13	4	32	12	53	39	0.262	.255 (+3%)	.318 (+15%)	.326 (+22%)	.645 (+18%)	1162.6
1919	NYY	AL	26	46	2	7	1	0	0	1	0	2	10	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0