Al Montgomery

Born: 7/3/1920 in Loving, NM, USA

Died: 4/26/1942 in Waverly, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-06-20 | Final Game: 1941-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Alvin Atlas Montgomery

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Biography

Al Montgomery was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who had a brief career in the Major Leagues from 1941. Montgomery played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 42 games during his time in the league. His playing career, though short-lived, was set against the backdrop of a tumultuous era in American history, as the nation was on the brink of World War II, which would soon impact the landscape of professional sports. During his time in the majors, Montgomery recorded 10 hits with a batting average of .192. He contributed 4 RBIs, showcasing his potential as a support player within a team dynamic, although he did not hit any home runs or record stolen bases. Despite the limited statistical accomplishments, Montgomery's presence in the league represented the aspirations of many athletes during that era, striving to make their mark in a sport that was evolving and facing numerous challenges. Montgomery's career concluded on September 17, 1941, leaving behind a legacy that, while not defined by overwhelming statistics, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
11.0	10.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	1.0	2.0	0	0.100	0.182	0.100	0.282

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1939	11.0	10.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	1.0	2.0	0	0.100	0.182	0.100	0.282

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	0.192	0.323	0.212	0.534	-176.0

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 0.534 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.192	.262 (-27%)	.332 (-3%)	.373 (-43%)	.705 (-24%)	-176.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	30	0	34	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	BSN	C	30	0	34	6	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	30