Cal Abrams, baseball player, 1949-1956

Cal Abrams

Born: 3/2/1924 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/25/1997 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-19 | Final Game: 1956-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Calvin Ross Abrams

Biography

Cal Abrams was an American professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1949 to 1956. Born in 1924, Abrams made his Major League Baseball debut after World War II and contributed to the game during a transitional period in baseball history. Over the course of his seven-year career, he appeared in 567 games, amassing 433 hits, including 32 home runs, and driving in 138 runs. His batting average of .269 reflected his ability to make consistent contact at the plate, while he also showcased speed on the bases with 12 stolen bases. Abrams played for several teams during his career, most notably the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. He was known for his versatility as an outfielder and demonstrated a solid understanding of the game, contributing to his teams both offensively and defensively. As baseball began to evolve in the post-war era, players like Abrams helped pave the way for future generations, balancing the sport's traditional aspects with its growing popularity. His contributions to the game remain a testament to the dedication and talent of players from that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
567 1611 257 433 64 19 32 138 12 304 290 0.269 0.386 0.392 0.778 3600.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 4 0 0 0
OF 441 208 846 33 21 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Left Field 95
Center Field 100
Right Field 271

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1954 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 1.0 336 0