Al Milnar
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1936-1946)
Al Milnar was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1946 for the Cleveland Guardians, the St. Louis Browns, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 11 seasons. Across 188 career appearances, he went 57-58 with a 4.18 ERA and 350 strikeouts. He also batted .203 with 4 home runs. Al Milnar was an All-Star.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- Died
- 6/30/2005 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1936-04-30
- Last Game
- 1946-06-10
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Albert Joseph Milnar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 7.36 | 4.59 (-61%) | -224.0 |
| 1938 | CLE | AL | 3 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 68.1 | 90 | 38 | 26 | 29 | 5.00 | 4.35 (-15%) | 18.6 |
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 14 | 12 | 37 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 209.0 | 212 | 88 | 99 | 76 | 3.79 | 4.28 (+12%) | -848.6 |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 18 | 10 | 37 | 33 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 242.1 | 242 | 88 | 99 | 99 | 3.27 | 4.21 (+22%) | 242.1 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 12 | 19 | 35 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 229.1 | 236 | 111 | 116 | 82 | 4.36 | 3.94 (-11%) | -1113.0 |
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 6 | 8 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 157.0 | 146 | 72 | 85 | 35 | 4.13 | 3.57 (-16%) | -2008.3 |
| 1943 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 51 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 8.08 | 3.50 (-131%) | -1269.8 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5.52 | 3.50 (-58%) | -12.8 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14.2 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2.45 | 3.59 (+32%) | -356.7 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 57 | 58 | 188 | 127 | 49 | 10 | 7 | 996.1 | 1,043 | 463 | 495 | 350 | 4.18 | — | -5,573 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 390 | 41 | 79 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 15 | 107 | .203 | .234 | .282 | .516 | -1,581 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.
Career OBP .234 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.
Career SLG .282 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.
Career OPS .516 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CLE | AL | 24 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 41 | 79 | 11 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .253 | .274 (-8%) | .342 (-13%) | .393 (-19%) | .735 (-16%) | -216.3 |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 37 | 94 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 29 | .181 | .267 (-32%) | .335 (-36%) | .387 (-48%) | .722 (-42%) | -636.4 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 35 | 82 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 25 | .171 | .262 (-35%) | .332 (-34%) | .373 (-28%) | .705 (-31%) | -412.7 |
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 40 | 70 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 23 | .171 | .253 (-32%) | .323 (-40%) | .349 (-14%) | .672 (-27%) | -316.1 |
| 1943 | CLE | AL | 19 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .750 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 208 | 390 | 41 | 79 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 15 | 107 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -1,581 | ||
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 (396 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 106 | 184 | 19 | 34 | 2 | 13 | .185 |
| Away | 102 | 205 | 22 | 44 | 2 | 16 | .215 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 521.2 | 497 | 215 | 255 | 187 | 3.71 |
| Away | 93 | 474.2 | 546 | 251 | 240 | 162 | 4.76 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-06-10 | PHI | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-19 | SLA | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-13 | SLA | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-06 | SLA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-04-28 | SLA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-28 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-23 | SLA | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1943-09-06 | SLA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-20 | CLE | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-25 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-06-10 | PHI | CHC | — | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-19 | SLA | PHA | L | 0.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-13 | SLA | CLE | W | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-05-06 | SLA | BOS | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-04-28 | SLA | CHW | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-28 | SLA | PHA | L | 2.0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-09-23 | SLA | MIN | W | 9.0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1943-09-06 | SLA | CLE | L | 3.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1943-08-20 | CLE | NYY | — | 1.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-07-25 | CLE | MIN | — | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 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 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | CLE | P | 37 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | SLA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 188 |
| Left Field | 1 |
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Al Milnar: the record in brief
Al Milnar played a first major league game on April 30, 1936 and a last one on June 10, 1946. The season rows list, in order, the Cleveland Indians (1936 to 1943), the St. Louis Browns (1943 to 1946), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1946). Milnar, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 195 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads December 26, 1913, in Cleveland, OH, USA. Milnar's death is recorded on June 30, 2005, in Cleveland, OH, USA. The given name on file is Albert Joseph Milnar.
Milnar's career pitching line is 57 wins, 58 losses and a 4.18 ERA over 188 appearances. Also on Milnar's record: 350 strikeouts, 49 complete games, and 10 shutouts. Milnar's 4.18 ERA was close to the 4.00 league figure for those seasons. Milnar won 18 games in 1940, the most of any season listed. 1940 was Milnar's sharpest full season, a 3.27 ERA against the league's 4.21.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Milnar
- What years did Al Milnar play?
- Al Milnar played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1946.
- Was Al Milnar a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Milnar pitched in the major leagues, recording 57 wins and 350 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Milnar hit?
- Al Milnar hit 4 career home runs with 79 hits.
- What teams did Al Milnar play for?
- Al Milnar played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1936, 1938–1943), the St. Louis Browns (1943, 1946), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1946).
- What awards did Al Milnar win?
- Al Milnar was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Al Milnar's career stats?
- In 188 games, Al Milnar went 57-58 with a 4.18 ERA, 350 strikeouts, 996.1 innings pitched, and 7 saves. At the plate he had 79 hits and 4 home runs.
- What position did Al Milnar play?
- Al Milnar played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Milnar and how much did he weigh?
- Al Milnar was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Al Milnar's career ERA?
- Al Milnar finished with a 4.18 career ERA, going 57-58 with 350 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Al Milnar have?
- Al Milnar recorded 350 career strikeouts.
- Is Al Milnar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Milnar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Al Milnar make?
- Al Milnar was selected to 1 All-Star Game.