Al Carson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910)
Al Carson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1910 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.05 ERA and 2 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 162 lb
- Died
- 11/26/1962 in San Diego, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-05-06
- Last Game
- 1910-05-12
Full name: Albert James Carson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4.05 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4.05 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .500 | .000 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +57.4% above league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .645 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 6.2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5.40 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-05-12 | CHC | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-05-06 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-05-12 | CHC | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-05-06 | CHC | PIT | — | 4.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
Al Carson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Al Carson debuted on May 6, 1910 and played a final game on May 12, 1910. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago Cubs in 1910. Carson played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 22, 1882, in Chicago, IL, USA, Carson was listed at 5'10" and 162 pounds. The bio records the death on November 26, 1962, in San Diego, CA, USA. On the record, Al Carson was born Albert James Carson.
Carson's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 4.05 ERA over 2 appearances. Also on Carson's record: 2 strikeouts. Against a 2.79 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.05 mark was 45.2% worse. All of that pitching came in 1910, with 2 games and 2 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Carson
- Was Al Carson a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Carson pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Carson hit?
- Al Carson hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Al Carson's career batting average?
- Al Carson batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 1 at bats.
- What was Al Carson's career ERA?
- Al Carson finished with a 4.05 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Al Carson have?
- Al Carson recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Al Carson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Carson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.