Al Pedrique
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1989)
Al Pedrique was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989 for the New York Mets, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 3 seasons. In 174 career games, he hit .247 with 111 hits, 1 home runs, and 36 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 155 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-04-14
- Last Game
- 1989-06-21
Full name: Alfredo Jose Pedrique
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174 | 449 | 32 | 111 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 5 | 29 | 61 | .247 | .298 | .298 | .597 | -1,133 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.
Career OPS .597 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 88 | 246 | 23 | 74 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 5 | 18 | 27 | .301 | .262 (+14%) | .331 (+7%) | .415 (-13%) | .746 (-4%) | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PIT | NL | 50 | 128 | 7 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 17 | .180 | .254 (-29%) | .317 (-27%) | .377 (-42%) | .695 (-35%) | -679.2 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 31 | 69 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .203 | .254 (-20%) | .319 (-29%) | .375 (-34%) | .694 (-32%) | -346.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 174 | 449 | 32 | 111 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 5 | 29 | 61 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -1,025 | ||
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 (174 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 91 | 231 | 20 | 61 | 0 | 14 | .264 |
| Away | 83 | 218 | 12 | 50 | 1 | 22 | .229 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-21 | DET | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-06-20 | DET | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-06-19 | DET | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-06-18 | DET | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-17 | DET | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-12 | DET | TOR | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-11 | DET | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-07 | DET | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-06-06 | DET | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-06-05 | DET | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 11 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 2 | 7 |
| 3B | 20 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| SS | 138 | 112 | 194 | 338 | 16 | 72 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | NYN | SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | PIT | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | PIT | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | PIT | SS | 76 | 68 | 115 | 185 | 10 | 43 |
| 1988 | PIT | 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | PIT | SS | 46 | 35 | 64 | 122 | 5 | 23 |
| 1989 | DET | 2B | 8 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| 1989 | DET | 3B | 12 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | DET | SS | 12 | 8 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Shortstop | 138 |
Salary History
Al Pedrique's recorded salaries total $153,500 over 2 seasons, 1987 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pedrique's career ran from 1987 to 1989. No salary is recorded for 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | PIT | NL | $91,000 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $153,500 | ||
Al Pedrique: the record in brief
The profile opens with Al Pedrique's first major league game on April 14, 1987; the last one listed came on June 21, 1989. The season rows list, in order, the New York Mets (1987), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1987 through 1988), and the Detroit Tigers (1989). Listed as a shortstop, Pedrique batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-0 and 155 pounds. The birth record reads August 11, 1960, in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. Al Pedrique was the playing name; the full given name is Alfredo Jose.
Pedrique finished with 111 hits from 449 at bats in 174 games, which works out to .247, plus 1 home run and 36 RBI. Pedrique got on base at a .298 rate and slugged .298 (.597 OPS). Pedrique hit .247 while the league hit .257 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 16.3% below league average (.597 against .712). The hits column peaks at 74, in 1987. The Lg AVG column puts Pedrique's 1987 at .301 against .262, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 14%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Pedrique
- What years did Al Pedrique play?
- Al Pedrique played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989.
- Was Al Pedrique a pitcher?
- No. Al Pedrique was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Al Pedrique hit?
- Al Pedrique hit 1 career home run with 111 hits.
- What teams did Al Pedrique play for?
- Al Pedrique played for 3 teams: the New York Mets (1987), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1987–1988), and the Detroit Tigers (1989).
- What were Al Pedrique's career stats?
- In 174 games, Al Pedrique had 111 hits, 1 home runs, 36 RBI, 32 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- How much did Al Pedrique earn in his career?
- Al Pedrique's recorded salaries total $153,500 over 2 seasons, 1987 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pedrique's career ran from 1987 to 1989. No salary is recorded for 1989.
- What was Al Pedrique's salary?
- Al Pedrique's last recorded salary was $91,000, in 1988. His highest recorded salary was $91,000, in 1988, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1988.
- What position did Al Pedrique play?
- Al Pedrique played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Pedrique and how much did he weigh?
- Al Pedrique was listed at 6 feet and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Al Pedrique hit each season?
- Al Pedrique's home runs by season: 1 in 1987, 0 in 1988, and 0 in 1989. His most in one season was 1, in 1987.
- What was Al Pedrique's career batting average?
- Al Pedrique batted .247 over his career, with 111 hits in 449 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Pedrique have?
- Al Pedrique drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Al Pedrique in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Pedrique has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.