Ed Albosta
Born: 10/27/1918 in Saginaw, MI, USA
Died: 1/7/2003 in Saginaw, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-09-03 | Final Game: 1946-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Edward John Albosta
Biography
Ed Albosta was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who played in the Major Leagues from 1941 to 1946. Although his career was brief, spanning just 19 games, Albosta was part of a transformative era in baseball, which included the impacts of World War II and the gradual integration of the sport. He played primarily as a position player, contributing to his teams during a time when many regular players were serving in the military.
During his time in the majors, Albosta recorded 1 hit in 19 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .083. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases. While his statistical contributions may appear modest, Albosta's presence in the league during the early 1940s reflects the resilience of baseball as it adapted to the challenges of the era, including the loss of talent to the war. His career, though not marked by standout numbers, represents the tenacity and spirit of players who participated in baseball during one of its most challenging periods.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.7 | 52 | 36 | 4 | 43 | 24 | 6.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6.23 | -277.1 |
| 1946 | PIT | NL | 0 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 41 | 27 | 35 | 19 | 6.13 | -1675.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.083 | 0.083 | 0.083 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PIT | NL | 17 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | PIT | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |