Al Chambers
Born: 3/24/1961 in Harrisburg, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-07-23 | Final Game: 1985-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 217 lbs
Full name: Albert Eugene Chambers
Biography
Al Chambers, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1983 and 1985. Primarily a position player, Chambers played in a total of 57 games, where he recorded 25 hits, contributing to a batting average of .208. Throughout his career, he showcased his power with 2 home runs and drove in 11 runs, along with successfully stealing 2 bases. Despite a relatively brief career, Chambers was known for his determination and enthusiasm on the field.
Chambers played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to embrace the power-hitting and speed dynamics that would define the latter part of the 1980s and into the following decades. While his individual statistics might not reflect the prolific careers of some of his contemporaries, Chambers' journey through the major leagues highlights the challenges and competitiveness of baseball during that era. His contributions, though modest, are a testament to the passion and dedication that players bring to the sport.
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 | 0.208 | 0.326 | 0.292 | 0.618 | -125.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 31 | 67 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 20 | 0.209 | 21.7 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 22 | 49 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 0.224 | -147.3 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 16 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SEA | OF | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | SEA | OF | 13 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 23 |