Al Widmar, baseball player, 1947-1952

Al Widmar

Born: 3/20/1925 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 10/15/2005 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-25 | Final Game: 1952-04-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Albert Joseph Widmar

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Biography

Al Widmar, born in 1925, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1947 to 1952. Widmar made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional period in baseball, which saw the tail end of the post-World War II era. He played for teams including the St. Louis Browns and the Chicago White Sox, contributing to a competitive landscape that was beginning to see the integration of new talent into the league. Throughout his career, Widmar compiled a win-loss record of 13-30, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21. He recorded 143 strikeouts and achieved 5 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Although his overall record may not reflect the success of some of his contemporaries, Widmar's perseverance on the mound and his role in the evolution of pitching strategies during the late 1940s and early 1950s left a lasting impression within the baseball community. His journey serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 30 114 42 12 1 5 388.3 461 225 41 176 143 5.21 0

Career ERA 5.21 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 29.3% 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
1947 BOS AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 1 2 2 1 13.50 — 0.0
1948 SLA AL 2 6 49 0 0 0 1 82.7 88 41 48 34 4.46 4.10 (-9%) -460.0
1950 SLA AL 7 15 36 26 8 1 4 194.7 211 103 74 78 4.76 4.36 (-9%) 1627.7
1951 SLA AL 4 9 26 16 4 0 0 107.7 157 78 52 28 6.52 4.04 (-61%) -4732.2
1952 CHW AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 1 0 2 4.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
114 107 4 18 4 0 0 7 0 7 37 0.168 0.219 0.206 0.425 -615.0

Career AVG .168 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career SLG .206 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.425 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 40.9% 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
1947 BOS AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1948 SLA AL 49 10 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1950 SLA AL 36 67 1 10 2 0 0 4 0 3 22 0.149 .265 (-44%) .346 (-46%) .401 (-55%) .747 (-51%) -615.0
1951 SLA AL 26 30 2 5 1 0 0 3 0 3 11 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1952 CHW AL 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
P 114 0 31 76 1 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 BOS P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1948 SLA P 49 0 4 22 0 0
1950 SLA P 36 0 17 32 0 3
1951 SLA P 26 0 10 22 1 3
1952 CHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 114