Albie Pearson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1958-1966)
Albie Pearson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1966 for 4 teams, including the Washington Senators, a span of 9 seasons. In 988 career games, he hit .270 with 831 hits, 28 home runs, and 214 RBI. Albie Pearson was an All-Star and a Rookie of the Year. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,035.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 140 lb
- Died
- 2/21/2023 in Bentonville, AR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1958-04-14
- Last Game
- 1966-07-16
- Awards
- All-Star · Rookie of the Year
Full name: Albert Gregory Pearson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 988 | 3,077 | 485 | 831 | 130 | 24 | 28 | 214 | 77 | 477 | 195 | .270 | .369 | .355 | .724 | 4,035 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.
Career OBP .369 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.
Career OPS .724 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | WS1 | AL | 146 | 530 | 63 | 146 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 7 | 64 | 31 | .275 | .257 (+7%) | .324 (+9%) | .394 (-9%) | .719 (-1%) | 80.3 |
| 1959 | WS1 | AL | 25 | 80 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 3 | .188 | .256 (-27%) | .323 (-5%) | .392 (-49%) | .715 (-29%) | -315.3 |
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 80 | 138 | 22 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 5 | .232 | .256 (-10%) | .323 (-9%) | .392 (-26%) | .715 (-18%) | -315.3 |
| 1960 | BAL | AL | 48 | 82 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 3 | .244 | .255 (-4%) | .323 (+14%) | .387 (-21%) | .711 (-5%) | 0.3 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 144 | 427 | 92 | 123 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 41 | 11 | 96 | 40 | .288 | .258 (+12%) | .328 (+28%) | .399 (avg) | .727 (+13%) | 1665.0 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 160 | 614 | 115 | 160 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 15 | 95 | 36 | .261 | .257 (+1%) | .326 (+10%) | .393 (-11%) | .719 (-1%) | 202.3 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 154 | 578 | 92 | 176 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 47 | 17 | 92 | 37 | .304 | .246 (+24%) | .308 (+30%) | .371 (+7%) | .680 (+18%) | 2488.1 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 107 | 265 | 34 | 59 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 35 | 22 | .223 | .250 (-11%) | .312 (+1%) | .377 (-28%) | .690 (-15%) | -481.0 |
| 1965 | CAL | AL | 122 | 360 | 41 | 100 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 12 | 51 | 17 | .278 | .245 (+13%) | .310 (+19%) | .371 (-1%) | .682 (+8%) | 786.0 |
| 1966 | CAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 988 | 3,077 | 485 | 831 | 130 | 24 | 28 | 214 | 77 | 477 | 195 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 4,110 | ||
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 (988 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 509 | 1562 | 271 | 455 | 13 | 100 | .291 |
| Away | 479 | 1515 | 214 | 376 | 15 | 114 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-07-16 | LAA | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-07-15 | LAA | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-10-03 | LAA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-10-02 | LAA | MIN | W | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965-09-29 | LAA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-28 | LAA | BOS | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-26 | LAA | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-09-25 | LAA | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965-09-24 | LAA | BAL | L | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965-09-22 | LAA | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | WS1 | OF | 141 | 137 | 338 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| 1959 | WS1 | OF | 21 | 21 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | BAL | OF | 50 | 23 | 75 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | BAL | OF | 32 | 17 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | LAA | OF | 113 | 107 | 233 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| 1962 | LAA | OF | 160 | 153 | 366 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAA | OF | 148 | 146 | 340 | 10 | 6 | 5 |
| 1964 | LAA | OF | 66 | 57 | 132 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | CAL | OF | 101 | 89 | 166 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | CAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 55 |
| Center Field | 556 |
| Right Field | 252 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1958 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 1958 | TSN Rookie of the Year | non-Pitcher |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 22.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1958 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 14.0 | 24 | 14 |
Most Similar Players
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Albie Pearson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Albie Pearson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Albie Pearson's first major league game on April 14, 1958; the last one listed came on July 16, 1966. By club, Pearson's seasons break down as the Washington Senators (1958 through 1959), the Baltimore Orioles (1959 to 1960), the Los Angeles Angels (1961 through 1964), and the California Angels (1965 to 1966). Pearson, born on September 12, 1934, in Alhambra, CA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 5'5" and 140 pounds. The bio records the death on February 21, 2023, in Bentonville, AR, USA. The bio lists the given name Albert Gregory.
Across 988 games at the plate, Pearson's career line reads 831 hits in 3,077 at bats for a .270 average; the totals also include 28 homers, 214 RBI, and 77 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .369 and the slugging percentage .355, for an OPS of .724. Set against a .253 league average for the same years, Pearson's .270 average sits 6.9% above it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Albie Pearson
- What years did Albie Pearson play?
- Albie Pearson played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1966.
- Was Albie Pearson a pitcher?
- No. Albie Pearson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Albie Pearson hit?
- Albie Pearson hit 28 career home runs with 831 hits.
- What teams did Albie Pearson play for?
- Albie Pearson played for 3 teams: the Washington Senators (1958–1959), the Baltimore Orioles (1959–1960), and the California Angels (1961–1966).
- Did Albie Pearson win an MVP award?
- No. Albie Pearson did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Albie Pearson win?
- Albie Pearson won the Rookie of the Year award (1958). He was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Albie Pearson's career stats?
- In 988 games, Albie Pearson had 831 hits, 28 home runs, 214 RBI, 485 runs, and 77 stolen bases, with a .270 batting average.
- What position did Albie Pearson play?
- Albie Pearson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Albie Pearson and how much did he weigh?
- Albie Pearson was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 140 pounds.
- How many home runs did Albie Pearson hit each season?
- Albie Pearson's home runs by season: 3 in 1958, 0 in 1959, 1 in 1960, 7 in 1961, 5 in 1962, 6 in 1963, 2 in 1964, 4 in 1965, and 0 in 1966. His most in one season was 7, in 1961.
- What was Albie Pearson's career batting average?
- Albie Pearson batted .270 over his career, with 831 hits in 3,077 at bats.
- How many RBI did Albie Pearson have?
- Albie Pearson drove in 214 runs in his career.
- Is Albie Pearson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Albie Pearson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Albie Pearson make?
- Albie Pearson was selected to 1 All-Star Game.