Al Lakeman

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942-1954)

Al Lakeman was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1954 for 4 teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 13 seasons. In 239 career games, he hit .203 with 131 hits, 15 home runs, and 66 RBI.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

AVG .203
HR 15
RBI 66
H 131
OPS .562
PIV -1,422
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'2" / 195 lb
Born
12/31/1918 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died
5/25/1976 in Spartanburg, SC, USA
MLB Debut
1942-04-19
Last Game
1954-05-23

Full name: Albert Wesley Lakeman

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Career Batting Statistics

Al Lakeman — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
239 646 40 131 17 5 15 66 0 36 137 .203 .248 .314 .562 -1,422

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS .562 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Al Lakeman Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1942 CIN NL 20 38 0 6 1 0 0 2 0 3 10 .158 — — — — 0.0
1943 CIN NL 22 55 5 14 2 1 0 6 0 3 11 .255 .255 (-1%) .324 (-10%) .346 (-6%) .671 (-8%) -76.7
1944 CIN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
1945 CIN NL 76 258 22 66 9 4 8 31 0 17 45 .256 .260 (-2%) .328 (-7%) .354 (+17%) .683 (+5%) 132.3
1946 CIN NL 23 30 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 2 7 .133 — — — — 0.0
1947 CIN NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
1947 PHI NL 55 182 11 29 3 0 6 19 0 5 39 .159 .262 (-39%) .336 (-45%) .376 (-27%) .712 (-35%) 0.0
1948 PHI NL 32 68 2 11 2 0 1 4 0 5 22 .162 .263 (-39%) .340 (-36%) .379 (-38%) .719 (-37%) -409.7
1949 BSN NL 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .167 — — — — 0.0
1954 DET AL 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 10 seasons 239 646 40 131 17 5 15 66 0 36 137 .203 — — — — -354

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 Pitching Statistics

Al Lakeman — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 13.50 0.0

Career ERA 13.50 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 229.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Al Lakeman — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1948 PHI NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 1 1 0 0 13.50 — 0.0
Career · 1 season 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 1 1 0 0 13.50 — 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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Al Lakeman — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home1223242066733.204
Away1173222065833.202

Pitching — Home / Away

Al Lakeman — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Away10.2110013.50

Last 10 Games — Batting

Al Lakeman — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1954-05-23 DETCHWL 000000000
1954-05-22 DETCHWL 100000000
1954-05-19 DETPHAW 000000000
1954-04-15 DETCLEW 200000001
1954-04-14 DETBALL 300000000
1949-05-29 BSNBROL 100000000
1949-05-20 BSNPITL 301000000
1949-05-15 BSNBROW 200000010
1948-09-11 PHIBSNL 100000000
1948-09-06 PHINY1L 100000010

Last 1 Games — Pitching

Al Lakeman — Last 1 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1948-07-20 PHIPIT — 0.2111001

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Al Lakeman — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 31 0 225 15 1 17
C 167 2 513 57 15 10
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Al Lakeman — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 CIN C 17 0 57 7 2 2
1943 CIN C 21 0 55 8 0 2
1945 CIN C 74 0 226 31 10 4
1946 CIN C 6 0 12 2 0 1
1947 PHI 1B 29 0 206 13 1 15
1947 PHI C 23 0 80 5 3 1
1948 PHI C 22 0 73 4 0 0
1948 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1949 BSN 1B 2 0 19 2 0 2
1954 DET C 4 2 10 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Al Lakeman Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Pitcher 1
Catcher 167
First Base 31

Al Lakeman: the record in brief

The profile opens with Al Lakeman's first major league game on April 19, 1942; the last one listed came on May 23, 1954. By club, Lakeman's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1942 through 1947), the Philadelphia Phillies (1947 through 1948), the Boston Braves (1949), and the Detroit Tigers (1954). Lakeman is listed as a catcher at 6'2" and 195 pounds. Lakeman batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Lakeman was born on December 31, 1918, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. The bio records the death on May 25, 1976, in Spartanburg, SC, USA. The bio lists the given name Albert Wesley.

Across 239 games at the plate, Lakeman's career line reads 131 hits in 646 at bats for a .203 average; the totals also include 15 home runs and 66 RBI. Lakeman got on base at a .248 rate and slugged .314 (.562 OPS). The league as a whole hit .260 across Lakeman's seasons, which puts the .203 career mark 21.9% below average. The OPS comparison is .562 to a league .697, 19.3% below average.

Frequently Asked Questions about Al Lakeman

What years did Al Lakeman play?
Al Lakeman played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1954.
Was Al Lakeman a pitcher?
No. Al Lakeman was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
How many home runs did Al Lakeman hit?
Al Lakeman hit 15 career home runs with 131 hits.
What teams did Al Lakeman play for?
Al Lakeman played for 4 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1942–1947), the Philadelphia Phillies (1947–1948), the Boston Braves (1949), and the Detroit Tigers (1954).
What were Al Lakeman's career stats?
In 239 games, Al Lakeman had 131 hits, 15 home runs, 66 RBI, and 40 runs, with a .203 batting average.
What position did Al Lakeman play?
Al Lakeman played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Al Lakeman and how much did he weigh?
Al Lakeman was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
How many home runs did Al Lakeman hit each season?
Al Lakeman's home runs by season: 0 in 1942, 0 in 1943, 0 in 1944, 8 in 1945, 0 in 1946, 6 in 1947, 1 in 1948, 0 in 1949, and 0 in 1954. His most in one season was 8, in 1945.
What was Al Lakeman's career batting average?
Al Lakeman batted .203 over his career, with 131 hits in 646 at bats.
How many RBI did Al Lakeman have?
Al Lakeman drove in 66 runs in his career.
What was Al Lakeman's career ERA?
Al Lakeman finished with a 13.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
Is Al Lakeman in the Hall of Fame?
No. Al Lakeman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.