Al Milnar
Born: 12/26/1913 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 6/30/2005 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-04-30 | Final Game: 1946-06-10
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Albert Joseph Milnar
Biography
Al Milnar, born in 1913, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1936 to 1946. He played during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-oriented game, which influenced the dynamics of pitching and batting in Major League Baseball. Milnar's career record stood at 57 wins and 58 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 350 strikeouts and notched 7 saves, showcasing his capability as a reliable option on the mound.
Milnar's contributions to the game were recognized through his selection as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his status among the top pitchers of his time. His playing style emphasized durability and competitiveness, traits that allowed him to navigate a challenging baseball landscape. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Milnar's solid performance and commitment to the sport left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who followed his journey.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 58 | 188 | 127 | 49 | 10 | 7 | 996.3 | 1043 | 463 | 43 | 495 | 350 | 4.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 7.36 | -208.9 |
| 1938 | CLE | AL | 3 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 68.3 | 90 | 38 | 26 | 29 | 5.00 | 198.6 |
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 14 | 12 | 37 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 209.0 | 212 | 88 | 99 | 76 | 3.79 | -465.7 |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 18 | 10 | 37 | 33 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 242.3 | 242 | 88 | 99 | 99 | 3.27 | 670.5 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 12 | 19 | 35 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 229.3 | 236 | 111 | 116 | 82 | 4.36 | -594.5 |
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 6 | 8 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 157.0 | 146 | 72 | 85 | 35 | 4.13 | -1770.5 |
| 1943 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 51 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 8.08 | -1210.2 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5.52 | 13.5 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14.7 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2.45 | -332.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 390 | 41 | 79 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 15 | 107 | 0.203 | 0.234 | 0.282 | 0.516 | -1719.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CLE | AL | 24 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 41 | 79 | 11 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.253 | -243.2 |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 37 | 94 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 0.181 | -686.4 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 35 | 82 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 0.171 | -447.6 |
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 40 | 70 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.171 | -342.2 |
| 1943 | CLE | AL | 19 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.750 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 188 | 0 | 29 | 163 | 7 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CLE | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938 | CLE | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1939 | CLE | P | 37 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | CLE | P | 37 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 4 | 2 |
| 1941 | CLE | P | 35 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 1 | 3 |
| 1942 | CLE | P | 28 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| 1943 | CLE | P | 16 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | SLA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 188 |
| Left Field | 1 |