Al Williams

Born: 5/11/1914 in Valhermosa Springs, AL, USA

Died: 7/19/1969 in Groves, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-19 | Final Game: 1938-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Almon Edward Williams

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Biography

Al Williams, born in 1914, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1937 to 1938. Williams played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of World War II, which significantly affected many players' careers and the overall landscape of the sport. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a win-loss record of 4-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.24, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound during an era that emphasized both pitching finesse and offensive power. In his time in Major League Baseball, Williams recorded a total of 52 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses despite the high ERA. While his tenure in the league was relatively short, Williams' contributions to his teams during that period remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of many players who navigated the complexities of the game in the late 1930s. His career stands as a reminder of the diverse experiences of athletes in the sport, particularly in an era just before significant changes would reshape baseball forever.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	8	46	16	3	0	1	168.7	216	117	6	103	52	6.24	0

Career ERA 6.24 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 43.8% 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
1937	PHA	AL	4	1	16	8	2	0	1	75.3	88	45	49	27	5.38	4.34 (-24%)	-265.0
1938	PHA	AL	0	7	30	8	1	0	0	93.3	128	72	54	25	6.94	4.35 (-60%)	-1935.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
46	49	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	3	22	0.061	0.115	0.061	0.177	0.0

Career AVG .061 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 77.7% below league average.

Career OBP .115 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 66.3% below league average.

Career SLG .061 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 84.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.177 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 76.1% 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
1937	PHA	AL	16	24	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	13	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	PHA	AL	30	25	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	0.040	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	46	0	6	32	3	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	PHA	P	16	0	2	14	1	5
1938	PHA	P	30	0	4	18	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	46