Al Grabowski
Born: 9/4/1901 in Syracuse, NY, USA
Died: 10/29/1966 in Memphis, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-09-11 | Final Game: 1930-09-19
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Alfons Francis Grabowski
Biography
Al Grabowski, born in 1901, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1929 to 1930. He made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by the transition away from the deadball era and the increasing significance of pitching in the game. Throughout his brief career, Grabowski compiled a record of 9 wins and 6 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level.
With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.07, Grabowski demonstrated his capability on the mound, striking out 65 batters and securing 1 save. His pitching style reflected the evolving strategies of baseball during his time, as teams began to emphasize more specialized roles for pitchers. Although his time in the majors was short, Grabowski's contributions to the game during the late 1920s and early 1930s remain a testament to the competitive spirit and talent present in baseball's storied history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | 39 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 157.0 | 166 | 71 | 7 | 57 | 65 | 4.07 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | STL | NL | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50.0 | 44 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 2.52 | - |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 6 | 4 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 107.0 | 122 | 57 | 49 | 43 | 4.79 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 49 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.327 | 0.340 | 0.449 | 0.789 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | STL | NL | 6 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 35 | 33 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 39 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | SLN | P | 6 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | SLN | P | 33 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |