Al Corwin
Born: 12/3/1926 in Newburgh, NY, USA
Died: 10/23/2003 in Geneva, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-07-25 | Final Game: 1955-05-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Elmer Nathan Corwin
Biography
Al Corwin, born in 1926, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1955. Known for his competitive spirit and skilled pitching repertoire, Corwin finished his career with a record of 18-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98. During his time on the mound, he recorded 142 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, showcasing his ability to not only start games but also come in clutch during critical moments.
Corwin's career unfolded during the early years of the post-war era, a time when the game was evolving with new strategies and player dynamics. Despite his relatively short time in the league, his contributions on the field reflected the dedication and talent prevalent among pitchers of his generation. Though he played in a challenging era marked by fierce competition, Corwin's achievements left an imprint on the teams he represented and the fans who followed his journey.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 10 | 117 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 289.3 | 289 | 128 | 36 | 156 | 142 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 59.0 | 49 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 3.66 | -48.8 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 67.7 | 58 | 20 | 36 | 36 | 2.66 | -309.9 |
| 1953 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 4 | 48 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 106.7 | 122 | 59 | 68 | 49 | 4.98 | -4375.6 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 35 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 4.02 | -478.8 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 25 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 4.01 | -597.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 79 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0.152 | 0.163 | 0.278 | 0.441 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 15 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.050 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 23 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | NY1 | NL | 54 | 32 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.281 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 117 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | NY1 | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953 | NY1 | P | 48 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954 | NY1 | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 117 |