Al Montgomery
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1941)
Al Montgomery was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1941 for the Boston Braves. In 42 career games, he hit .192 with 10 hits and 4 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
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 4/26/1942 in Waverly, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1941-06-20
- Last Game
- 1941-09-17
Full name: Alvin Atlas Montgomery
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 52 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 8 | .192 | .323 | .212 | .534 | -163 |
Career AVG .192 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .212 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.
Career OPS .534 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 42 | 52 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 8 | .192 | .262 (-27%) | .332 (-3%) | .373 (-43%) | .705 (-24%) | -162.7 |
| Career · 1 season | 42 | 52 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 8 | .192 | — | — | — | — | -163 | ||
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 (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .292 |
| Away | 21 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .107 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-09-17 | BSN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-13 | BSN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-12 | BSN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941-09-11 | BSN | PIT | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-09-10 | BSN | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-09 | BSN | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-07 | BSN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-07 | BSN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-09-06 | BSN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-02 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Montgomery
- Was Al Montgomery a pitcher?
- No. Al Montgomery was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Al Montgomery hit?
- Al Montgomery hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What was Al Montgomery's career batting average?
- Al Montgomery batted .192 over his career, with 10 hits in 52 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Montgomery have?
- Al Montgomery drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Al Montgomery in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Montgomery has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Al Montgomery play for?
- Al Montgomery played for the Boston Braves.