Al Wingo

Born: 5/6/1898 in Norcross, GA, USA

Died: 10/9/1964 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-09 | Final Game: 1928-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Absalom Holbrook Wingo

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Biography

Al Wingo, born in 1898, was a talented position player whose career spanned from 1919 to 1928. Over the course of 493 games, Wingo established himself as a formidable hitter, accumulating 409 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .308. His offensive contributions included 9 home runs and 191 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team's scoring efforts. Additionally, Wingo demonstrated speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 23 bases throughout his career. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Wingo's career unfolded in the years following World War I, a time when the sport began to gain widespread popularity in America. He brought an engaging playing style to the field, characterized by his combination of hitting prowess and base running agility. Though he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Wingo's contributions to the game were significant, reflecting the evolving dynamics of baseball in the early 20th century. His legacy is preserved in the annals of baseball history, where he remains a notable figure for his impressive batting skills and overall impact on the game during his playing years.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
31.0	31.0	3.0	6.0	3.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.194	0.194	0.387	0.581

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1929	23.0	23.0	3.0	6.0	3.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0.261	0.261	0.522	0.783
1930	8.0	8.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
493	1326	224	409	87	19	9	191	23	211	119	0.308	0.404	0.423	0.827	3759.7

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career OBP .404 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +17.8% above league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.827 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — +12.9% 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
1919	PHA	AL	15	59	9	18	1	3	0	2	0	4	12	0.305	.262 (+16%)	.322 (+8%)	.347 (+22%)	.670 (+15%)	117.7
1924	DET	AL	78	150	21	43	12	2	1	26	2	21	13	0.287	.283 (+1%)	.345 (+8%)	.389 (+6%)	.734 (+7%)	226.7
1925	DET	AL	130	440	104	163	34	10	5	68	14	69	31	0.370	.288 (+29%)	.349 (+30%)	.407 (+30%)	.756 (+30%)	2965.1
1926	DET	AL	108	298	45	84	19	0	1	45	4	52	32	0.282	.279 (+1%)	.345 (+12%)	.390 (-9%)	.735 (+1%)	271.5
1927	DET	AL	75	137	15	32	8	2	0	20	1	25	14	0.234	.282 (-17%)	.344 (+2%)	.392 (-18%)	.736 (-9%)	-161.6
1928	DET	AL	87	242	30	69	13	2	2	30	2	40	17	0.285	.280 (+1%)	.342 (+14%)	.395 (-4%)	.737 (+4%)	340.3