Vic Albury
Born: 5/12/1947 in Key West, FL, USA
Died: 4/18/2017 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-08-07 | Final Game: 1976-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Victor Albury
Biography
Vic Albury was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball primarily during the mid-1970s. Born in 1947, he made his debut in the league on August 7, 1973, and concluded his playing career on September 26, 1976. Over the course of his career, Albury compiled a record of 18 wins and 17 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11 and struck out 193 batters, demonstrating his ability to command the game through his pitching skills.
Albury's playing style was characterized by a mix of resilience and strategic thinking, traits that were essential for pitchers in the high-pressure environment of the 1970s, a period marked by evolving batting techniques and increased offensive production. While his career was relatively brief, Albury's contributions to his teams reflected the dedication and grit of a pitcher striving to make an impact in an era that witnessed significant changes in baseball dynamics. His lone save further underscored his versatility as a pitcher capable of stepping up in crucial situations. Albury remains a part of baseball history, representing a generation of players who helped shape the game during a transformative time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 17 | 101 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 372.7 | 338 | 170 | 36 | 220 | 193 | 4.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 13 | 2.70 | -413.4 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 8 | 9 | 32 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 164.0 | 159 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 4.12 | -4211.2 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 6 | 7 | 32 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 135.0 | 115 | 68 | 97 | 72 | 4.53 | -5532.4 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 3 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 51 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 3.58 | 312.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 101 | 37 | 10 | 52 | 2 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MIN | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | MIN | P | 32 | 22 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 1975 | MIN | P | 32 | 15 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 3 |
| 1976 | MIN | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 101 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |