Al Lefevre
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920)
Al Lefevre was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball in 1920 for the New York Giants. In 17 career games, he hit .148 with 4 hits.
- 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
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 1/21/1982 in Glen Cove, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-06-28
- Last Game
- 1920-10-03
Full name: Alfred Modesto Lefevre
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .148 | .148 | .222 | .370 | 0 |
Career AVG .148 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.
Career OBP .148 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.
Career OPS .370 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 46.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 17 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 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 (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .071 |
| Away | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .231 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-10-03 | NY1 | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-10-02 | NY1 | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1920-09-06 | NY1 | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-08-20 | NY1 | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-08-17 | NY1 | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1920-08-17 | NY1 | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-08-15 | NY1 | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-08-15 | NY1 | BSN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-08-03 | NY1 | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-07-27 | NY1 | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | New York | NY | 1918, 1919, 1920 |
Al Lefevre: the record in brief
According to the bio, Al Lefevre debuted on June 28, 1920 and played a final game on October 3, 1920. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Giants, in 1920. The bio lists Lefevre as a shortstop who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 160 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Lefevre was born on September 16, 1898, in New York, NY, USA. Lefevre's death is recorded on January 21, 1982, in Glen Cove, NY, USA. Lefevre's full given name, per the bio, is Alfred Modesto Lefevre.
Across 17 games at the plate, Lefevre's career line reads 4 hits in 27 at bats for a .148 average. Measured against the leagues Lefevre played in, the .148 career average compares with a .272 league average over the same seasons, 45.5% below the league. In OPS terms, Lefevre's .370 stands 46.7% below the league's .695. Only one season appears, 1920 for the New York Giants, when Lefevre played 17 games and went 4 for 27.
The position table credits Lefevre with 9 games at shortstop and also lists 6 at second base and 1 at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Lefevre
- Was Al Lefevre a pitcher?
- No. Al Lefevre was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Al Lefevre hit?
- Al Lefevre hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Al Lefevre's career batting average?
- Al Lefevre batted .148 over his career, with 4 hits in 27 at bats.
- Is Al Lefevre in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Lefevre has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Al Lefevre play for?
- Al Lefevre played for the New York Giants.