Al Dwight
Born: 1/4/1856 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 2/20/1903 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-06-19 | Final Game: 1884-07-25
Full name: Albert Ward Dwight
Biography
Al Dwight, born in 1856, was a position player who briefly graced the Major League Baseball scene during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1884 to 1884, a time when baseball was undergoing significant transformation as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more organized sport with formalized rules and regulations. Dwight played a total of 12 games in the league, where he showcased his skills at the plate with 10 hits. His batting average concluded at .233, reflecting the challenges faced by players during this formative period in baseball history.
Though Dwight did not register any home runs or runs batted in during his short tenure, his presence on the field contributed to the early development of the game. With no stolen bases recorded, Dwight's playing style did not emphasize speed, which was an emerging strategy in the evolving landscape of baseball. His career, while brief, was part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, representing an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 43 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.233 | 0.267 | 0.279 | 0.546 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 12 | 43 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 10 | 0 | 44 | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | C | 10 | 0 | 44 | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| 1884 | KCU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 10 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |