Al Aber
Born: 7/31/1927 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 5/20/1993 in Garfield Heights, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-09-15 | Final Game: 1957-09-11
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Albert Julius Aber
Biography
Al Aber was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-20th century. Born in 1927, Aber played from 1950 until his retirement on September 11, 1957. He was known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, which contributed to his overall record of 24 wins and 25 losses. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.18, Aber demonstrated the ability to navigate the challenges of the game during an era that was transitioning from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach.
Throughout his career, Aber accumulated a total of 169 strikeouts and recorded 14 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions on the mound were particularly valuable during a time when pitching depth was crucial for teams vying for success in the league. While Aber may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his role as a reliable pitcher reflected the determination and skill of players in the post-war baseball landscape. His legacy remains a testament to the hard work and dedication of pitchers of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 25 | 168 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 389.3 | 398 | 181 | 29 | 160 | 169 | 4.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2.00 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 7.50 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | 63 | 33 | 41 | 34 | 4.46 | 230.2 |
| 1954 | DET | AL | 5 | 11 | 32 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 124.7 | 121 | 55 | 40 | 54 | 3.97 | 1589.4 |
| 1955 | DET | AL | 6 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 80.0 | 86 | 30 | 28 | 37 | 3.38 | 87.3 |
| 1956 | DET | AL | 4 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 63.0 | 65 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 3.43 | 1228.9 |
| 1957 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.0 | 46 | 28 | 11 | 15 | 6.81 | -833.4 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 100 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 41 | 0.140 | 0.202 | 0.140 | 0.342 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | DET | AL | 17 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | DET | AL | 32 | 39 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | DET | AL | 39 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | DET | AL | 42 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | DET | AL | 28 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 168 | 19 | 23 | 79 | 6 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | DET | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954 | DET | P | 32 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 1955 | DET | P | 39 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| 1956 | DET | P | 42 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | DET | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 168 |