Al Chambers
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1985)
Al Chambers was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1985 for the Seattle Mariners, a span of 3 seasons. In 57 career games, he hit .208 with 25 hits, 2 home runs, and 11 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 217 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-07-23
- Last Game
- 1985-09-25
Full name: Albert Eugene Chambers
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 120 | 15 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 34 | .208 | .326 | .292 | .618 | -120 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .292 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.
Career OPS .618 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 13.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 31 | 67 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 20 | .209 | .260 (-20%) | .324 (+16%) | .389 (-23%) | .714 (-5%) | 21.7 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 22 | 49 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -141.5 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 57 | 120 | 15 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 34 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -120 | ||
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
View full game log (57 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 61 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | .246 |
| Away | 29 | 59 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 4 | .169 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-09-25 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-23 | SEA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-21 | SEA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-15 | SEA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-26 | SEA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-17 | SEA | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-13 | SEA | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-11 | SEA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-08 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-07 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 23 |
Al Chambers: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 23, 1983 and the final game on September 25, 1985, Al Chambers built the record summarized on this page. Chambers's only club in the season tables is the Seattle Mariners. Chambers played primarily as a designated hitter and threw and hit left-handed. Born on March 24, 1961, in Harrisburg, PA, USA, Chambers was listed at 217 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. The given name on file is Albert Eugene Chambers.
Chambers finished with 25 hits from 120 at bats in 57 games, which works out to .208, along with 2 home runs and 11 RBI. Reaching base at a .326 clip and slugging .292, Chambers finished with a .618 OPS. Measured against the leagues Chambers played in, the .208 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 19.6% below the league. By OPS the gap is 13.2% below league average (.618 against .712). Chambers collected a career-high 14 hits in 1983. The best average in the busiest seasons was .224, in 1984.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Chambers
- What years did Al Chambers play?
- Al Chambers played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1985.
- Was Al Chambers a pitcher?
- No. Al Chambers was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Al Chambers hit?
- Al Chambers hit 2 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What was Al Chambers's career batting average?
- Al Chambers batted .208 over his career, with 25 hits in 120 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Chambers have?
- Al Chambers drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Al Chambers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Chambers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.