Al Javery
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1940-1946)
Al Javery was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1946 for the Boston Braves, a span of 7 seasons. Across 205 career appearances, he went 53-74 with a 3.80 ERA and 470 strikeouts. He also batted .137 with 0 home runs. Al Javery was a 2-time All-Star. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 2137.7.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 183 lb
- Died
- 8/16/1977 in Putnam, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1940-04-23
- Last Game
- 1946-05-08
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Alva William Javery
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 2 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83.1 | 99 | 51 | 36 | 42 | 5.51 | 4.21 (-31%) | 1140.8 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 10 | 11 | 34 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 160.2 | 181 | 77 | 65 | 54 | 4.31 | 3.94 (-10%) | 304.9 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 12 | 16 | 42 | 37 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 261.0 | 251 | 88 | 78 | 85 | 3.03 | 3.57 (+15%) | 2160.1 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 17 | 16 | 41 | 35 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 303.0 | 288 | 108 | 99 | 134 | 3.21 | 3.50 (+8%) | 1278.5 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 10 | 19 | 40 | 33 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 254.0 | 248 | 100 | 118 | 137 | 3.54 | 3.57 (+1%) | -357.7 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 2 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 77.1 | 92 | 54 | 51 | 18 | 6.28 | 3.67 (-71%) | -2388.9 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 53 | 74 | 205 | 147 | 61 | 15 | 5 | 1,142.2 | 1,164 | 483 | 452 | 470 | 3.80 | — | 2,138 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 380 | 24 | 52 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 124 | .137 | .152 | .155 | .308 | -2,783 |
Career AVG .137 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.
Career OBP .152 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.
Career SLG .155 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.
Career OPS .308 vs. league average .690 across their career seasons — 55.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 29 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .087 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 34 | 58 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 19 | .103 | .262 (-61%) | .332 (-64%) | .373 (-72%) | .705 (-69%) | -621.9 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 42 | 86 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 30 | .105 | .253 (-59%) | .323 (-61%) | .349 (-67%) | .672 (-64%) | -833.5 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 41 | 104 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 34 | .163 | .255 (-36%) | .324 (-45%) | .346 (-44%) | .671 (-45%) | -712.1 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 40 | 79 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | .152 | .261 (-42%) | .325 (-53%) | .357 (-47%) | .683 (-50%) | -616.0 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 17 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .207 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 205 | 380 | 24 | 52 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 124 | .137 | — | — | — | — | -2,783 | ||
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 (410 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 104 | 193 | 10 | 31 | 0 | 7 | .161 |
| Away | 101 | 186 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 4 | .113 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 104 | 614.2 | 565 | 206 | 212 | 250 | 3.02 |
| Away | 101 | 527.0 | 598 | 275 | 240 | 215 | 4.70 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-05-08 | BSN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-03 | BSN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-09 | BSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-02 | BSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-08-18 | BSN | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-14 | BSN | PIT | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-10 | BSN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-08-05 | BSN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-31 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-24 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-05-08 | BSN | CHC | L | 2.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-03 | BSN | PIT | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-09 | BSN | CHC | L | 0.1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-02 | BSN | PHI | L | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-08-18 | BSN | CIN | — | 0.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-08-14 | BSN | PIT | L | 7.0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-08-10 | BSN | CHC | W | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-08-05 | BSN | BRO | L | 6.0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-07-31 | BSN | NY1 | — | 7.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1945-07-24 | BSN | PIT | — | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 205 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 12.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1942 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 31th | 3.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Al Javery (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Al Javery: the record in brief
Al Javery's major league career runs from a debut on April 23, 1940 to a final game on May 8, 1946. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Bees (1940) and the Boston Braves (1941 to 1946). At 6-foot-3 and 183 pounds, Javery is listed as a pitcher. Javery both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Javery was born on June 5, 1918, in Worcester, MA, USA. Javery's death is recorded on August 16, 1977, in Putnam, CT, USA. Javery's full given name, per the bio, is Alva William Javery.
The pitching table credits Javery with a 53-74 record and a 3.80 ERA in 205 games. Also on Javery's record: 470 strikeouts, 61 complete games, and 15 shutouts. Javery's 3.80 ERA was close to the 3.72 league figure for those seasons. Javery won 17 games in 1943, the most of any season listed. Javery struck out 137 batters in 1944, a career high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Javery
- What years did Al Javery play?
- Al Javery played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1946.
- Was Al Javery a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Javery pitched in the major leagues, recording 53 wins and 470 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Javery hit?
- Al Javery hit 0 career home runs with 52 hits.
- What teams did Al Javery play for?
- Al Javery played for one team, the Boston Braves (1940–1946).
- What awards did Al Javery win?
- Al Javery was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Al Javery's career stats?
- In 205 games, Al Javery went 53-74 with a 3.80 ERA, 470 strikeouts, 1,142.2 innings pitched, and 5 saves. At the plate he had 52 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Al Javery play?
- Al Javery played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Javery and how much did he weigh?
- Al Javery was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 183 pounds.
- What was Al Javery's career ERA?
- Al Javery finished with a 3.80 career ERA, going 53-74 with 470 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Al Javery have?
- Al Javery recorded 470 career strikeouts.
- Is Al Javery in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Javery has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Al Javery make?
- Al Javery was selected to 2 All-Star Games.