Al Pedrique

Al Pedrique was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1987 to 1989. Over the course of his career, he played in 174 games and recorded 111 hits, culminating in a batting average of .247. Known for his versatility on the field, Pedrique contributed to his teams with solid defensive skills and a keen understanding of the game, despite limited power, as evidenced by his single home run and 36 runs batted in during his career. Pedrique's playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed on the bases, as demonstrated by his five stolen bases. He played in an era that was transitioning from the more traditional strategies of baseball to a game increasingly influenced by power hitting and advanced analytics. Although his major league tenure was relatively brief, Pedrique's contributions to his teams and the experiences he gained during his time in the league remained significant in the landscape of baseball during the late 1980s. After his playing days, he continued to influence the game in various coaching roles, helping to develop future generations of players.