Al Pratt
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1872)
Al Pratt was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1872 for the Cleveland Forest Citys, a span of 2 seasons. Across 43 career appearances, he went 12-26 with a 4.41 ERA and 41 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 140 lb
- Died
- 11/21/1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-04
- Last Game
- 1872-08-19
Full name: Albert George Pratt
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | CL1 | 10 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 224.2 | 296 | 94 | 47 | 34 | 3.77 | 4.22 (+11%) | -1155.3 | |
| 1872 | CL1 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 105.2 | 150 | 68 | 14 | 7 | 5.79 | 3.66 (-58%) | -1080.1 | |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 26 | 43 | 40 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 330.1 | 446 | 162 | 61 | 41 | 4.41 | — | -2,235 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 195 | 41 | 52 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .267 | .270 | .390 | .660 | -146 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career SLG .390 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.
Career OPS .660 vs. league average .666 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | CL1 | 29 | 130 | 31 | 34 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .262 | .286 (-9%) | .311 (-14%) | .383 (+12%) | .695 (avg) | -60.8 | |
| 1872 | CL1 | 16 | 65 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .277 | .285 (-3%) | .296 (-7%) | .347 (-12%) | .644 (-9%) | -85.0 | |
| Career · 2 seasons | 45 | 195 | 41 | 52 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .267 | — | — | — | — | -146 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 43 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 9 |
Al Pratt: the record in brief
According to the bio, Al Pratt debuted on May 4, 1871 and played a final game on August 19, 1872. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cleveland Forest Citys, from 1871 through 1872. Born on November 19, 1847, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Pratt is listed as a pitcher. Size on record: 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds. Pratt's death is recorded on November 21, 1937, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pratt's full given name, per the bio, is Albert George Pratt.
Pratt's career pitching line is 12 wins, 26 losses and a 4.41 ERA over 43 appearances. Also on Pratt's record: 41 strikeouts and 30 complete games. The league ERA over Pratt's seasons was 3.89, so the 4.41 figure ran 13.6% worse than average. Pratt won 10 games in 1871, the most of any season listed. 1871 was Pratt's sharpest full season, a 3.77 ERA against the league's 4.22.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Pratt
- What years did Al Pratt play?
- Al Pratt played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1872.
- Was Al Pratt a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Pratt pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 41 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Pratt hit?
- Al Pratt hit 0 career home runs with 52 hits.
- What was Al Pratt's career batting average?
- Al Pratt batted .267 over his career, with 52 hits in 195 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Pratt have?
- Al Pratt drove in 32 runs in his career.
- What was Al Pratt's career ERA?
- Al Pratt finished with a 4.41 career ERA, going 12-26 with 41 strikeouts.