Al Evans
Born: 9/28/1916 in Kenly, NC, USA
Died: 4/6/1979 in Wilson, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-09-13 | Final Game: 1951-08-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Alfred Hubert Evans
Biography
Al Evans, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1939 to 1951. Known primarily as a position player, Evans played in a total of 704 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 514 hits, 13 home runs, and 211 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .250. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he successfully stole 14 bases during his tenure in the league.
Evans' playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the pre- and post-World War II landscape. He contributed to the game during a time when player statistics and performance began to gain more scrutiny and importance among fans and analysts alike. Though not a superstar, Evans' consistent presence and contributions on the field reflected the dedication and skill of the players who populated the era. His legacy remains a testament to the hard work and perseverance required to thrive in the competitive world of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 704 | 2053 | 188 | 514 | 70 | 23 | 13 | 211 | 14 | 243 | 206 | 0.250 | 0.332 | 0.326 | 0.658 | -2371.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | WSN | AL | 7 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | WSN | AL | 14 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.320 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 53 | 159 | 16 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 0.277 | -51.4 |
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 74 | 223 | 22 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 25 | 36 | 0.229 | -550.4 |
| 1944 | WSN | AL | 14 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | WSN | AL | 51 | 150 | 19 | 39 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 22 | 0.260 | 189.5 |
| 1946 | WSN | AL | 88 | 272 | 30 | 69 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 30 | 28 | 0.254 | -75.3 |
| 1947 | WSN | AL | 99 | 319 | 17 | 77 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 28 | 25 | 0.241 | -902.0 |
| 1948 | WSN | AL | 93 | 228 | 19 | 59 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 38 | 20 | 0.259 | -0.8 |
| 1949 | WSN | AL | 109 | 321 | 32 | 87 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 42 | 4 | 50 | 19 | 0.271 | 13.2 |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 90 | 289 | 24 | 68 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 21 | 0.235 | -994.1 |
| 1951 | BOS | AL | 12 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 647 | 0 | 2295 | 284 | 56 | 51 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | WS1 | C | 6 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940 | WS1 | C | 9 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | WS1 | C | 51 | 0 | 195 | 24 | 7 | 6 |
| 1942 | WS1 | C | 67 | 0 | 254 | 42 | 12 | 5 |
| 1944 | WS1 | C | 8 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1945 | WS1 | C | 41 | 0 | 160 | 19 | 5 | 4 |
| 1946 | WS1 | C | 81 | 0 | 336 | 30 | 13 | 5 |
| 1947 | WS1 | C | 94 | 0 | 389 | 48 | 5 | 14 |
| 1948 | WS1 | C | 85 | 0 | 245 | 38 | 5 | 6 |
| 1949 | WS1 | C | 107 | 0 | 322 | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| 1950 | WS1 | C | 88 | 0 | 289 | 23 | 4 | 8 |
| 1951 | BOS | C | 10 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 647 |