Al Dwight, baseball player, 1884-1884

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 10
Second Base 1
Center Field 1