Al Hrabosky
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1982)
Al Hrabosky was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1982 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Kansas City Royals, and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 13 seasons. Across 545 career appearances, he went 64-35 with a 3.10 ERA, 548 strikeouts, and 97 saves. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 6159.1.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-06-16
- Last Game
- 1982-08-18
Full name: Alan Thomas Hrabosky
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SLN | NL | 2 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 4.74 | 3.89 (-22%) | 17.6 |
| 1971 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SLN | NL | 2 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 56.0 | 45 | 13 | 21 | 57 | 2.09 | 3.75 (+44%) | 2152.0 |
| 1974 | SLN | NL | 8 | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 88.1 | 71 | 29 | 38 | 82 | 2.95 | 3.63 (+19%) | 2562.5 |
| 1975 | SLN | NL | 13 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 97.1 | 72 | 18 | 33 | 82 | 1.66 | 3.71 (+55%) | 3375.4 |
| 1976 | SLN | NL | 8 | 6 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 95.1 | 89 | 35 | 39 | 73 | 3.30 | 3.51 (+6%) | 918.8 |
| 1977 | SLN | NL | 6 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 86.1 | 82 | 42 | 41 | 68 | 4.38 | 4.00 (-9%) | -1079.5 |
| 1978 | KCA | AL | 8 | 7 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 75.0 | 52 | 24 | 35 | 60 | 2.88 | 3.69 (+22%) | 422.9 |
| 1979 | KCA | AL | 9 | 4 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 65.0 | 67 | 27 | 41 | 39 | 3.74 | 4.00 (+7%) | -111.5 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 4 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 59.2 | 50 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 3.62 | 3.84 (+6%) | -1749.9 |
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.2 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 1.07 | 3.58 (+70%) | 480.9 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37.1 | 41 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 5.54 | 3.86 (-44%) | -830.1 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 64 | 35 | 545 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 722.0 | 619 | 249 | 315 | 548 | 3.10 | — | 6,159 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 546 | 56 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 17 | .143 | .213 | .179 | .392 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.
Career OBP .213 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.
Career SLG .179 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.
Career OPS .392 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SLN | NL | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | SLN | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SLN | NL | 44 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SLN | NL | 66 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | SLN | NL | 65 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | SLN | NL | 68 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SLN | NL | 65 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | KCA | AL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | KCA | AL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 31 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 546 | 56 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 17 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1091 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 259 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .091 |
| Away | 287 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .176 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 258 | 339.2 | 293 | 114 | 137 | 247 | 3.02 |
| Away | 287 | 382.1 | 326 | 135 | 178 | 301 | 3.18 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-18 | ATL | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-17 | ATL | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-13 | ATL | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-11 | ATL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-10 | ATL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-07 | ATL | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-03 | ATL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-30 | ATL | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-28 | ATL | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-25 | ATL | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-08-18 | ATL | WSN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982-08-17 | ATL | WSN | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-08-13 | ATL | SDP | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-11 | ATL | SFG | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-10 | ATL | SFG | L | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982-08-07 | ATL | LAD | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-03 | ATL | SFG | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-30 | ATL | LAD | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982-07-28 | ATL | SDP | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-07-25 | ATL | PIT | — | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SLN | P | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | SLN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | SLN | P | 44 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | SLN | P | 65 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | SLN | P | 65 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | SLN | P | 68 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | SLN | P | 65 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | KCA | P | 58 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | KCA | P | 58 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | ATL | P | 45 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | ATL | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | ATL | P | 31 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 545 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
| 1975 | Player of the Week | Week of 1975-07-11 |
| 1975 | TSN Fireman of the Year |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | CA | 1968, 1969 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Cy Young Award | NL | 3rd | 33.0 | 120 | 2 |
| 1975 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 66.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1974 | Cy Young Award | NL | 5th | 9.0 | 120 | 0 |
| 1974 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Al Hrabosky: the record in brief
According to the bio, Al Hrabosky debuted on June 16, 1970 and played a final game on August 18, 1982. By club, Hrabosky's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (1970 through 1977), the Kansas City Royals (1978 through 1979), and the Atlanta Braves (1980 to 1982). Hrabosky, born on July 21, 1949, in Oakland, CA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. Al Hrabosky was the playing name; the full given name is Alan Thomas.
Hrabosky pitched in 545 games, starting 1, and finished with a 64-35 record and 3.10 ERA. Hrabosky had 548 strikeouts and 97 saves. The leagues Hrabosky pitched in allowed 3.72 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 16.5% better than average. 1975 brought Hrabosky a season-high 13 wins. 1974 produced Hrabosky's most strikeouts, 82. The most saves in one season was 22, in 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Hrabosky
- What years did Al Hrabosky play?
- Al Hrabosky played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1982.
- Was Al Hrabosky a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Hrabosky pitched in the major leagues, recording 64 wins and 548 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Hrabosky hit?
- Al Hrabosky hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Al Hrabosky play for?
- Al Hrabosky played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1970–1977), the Kansas City Royals (1978–1979), and the Atlanta Braves (1980–1982).
- What were Al Hrabosky's career stats?
- In 545 games, Al Hrabosky went 64-35 with a 3.10 ERA, 548 strikeouts, 722.0 innings pitched, and 97 saves.
- What position did Al Hrabosky play?
- Al Hrabosky played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Hrabosky and how much did he weigh?
- Al Hrabosky was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Al Hrabosky's career ERA?
- Al Hrabosky finished with a 3.10 career ERA, going 64-35 with 548 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Al Hrabosky have?
- Al Hrabosky recorded 548 career strikeouts.
- Is Al Hrabosky in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Hrabosky has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.