Al Gould
Born: 1/20/1893 in Muscantine, IA, USA
Died: 8/8/1982 in San Jose, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-07-11 | Final Game: 1917-08-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Albert Frank Gould
Biography
Al Gould was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1917. During his brief career, he showcased his talents on the mound with a record of 9 wins and 11 losses, while posting an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.05. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 65 strikeouts, alongside one save, contributing to his team's efforts during a formative period in baseball history.
Gould's playing days coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, a time characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching finesse. His skill set reflected the strategic nature of the era, as he utilized control and precision to navigate through challenging lineups. Although his career was relatively short, Gould's contributions on the mound were significant, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11 | 57 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 200.7 | 196 | 68 | 1 | 92 | 65 | 3.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CLE | AL | 5 | 7 | 30 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 106.7 | 101 | 30 | 40 | 41 | 2.53 | -101.9 |
| 1917 | CLE | AL | 4 | 4 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 94.0 | 95 | 38 | 52 | 24 | 3.64 | -2312.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 53 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.151 | 0.196 | 0.189 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CLE | AL | 30 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | CLE | AL | 27 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 57 | 0 | 6 | 66 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CLE | P | 30 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| 1917 | CLE | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |