Al Raffo, born in 1941, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief but notable period from 1969 to 1969. He made his debut on April 29, 1969, and concluded his playing days on September 26 of the same year. Raffo's career was set against the backdrop of a transformative era in baseball as the sport was experiencing the early stirrings of the modern game, characterized by the integration of players and shifts in pitching strategies.
During his time in the league, Raffo recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11. He struck out a total of 38 batters and secured 1 save over the course of his limited appearances. Although his tenure in the majors was short, Raffo contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and the versatility required of a pitcher in a rapidly evolving baseball landscape. His experiences on the mound reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by many players in the late 1960s, a time when the game was becoming increasingly athletic and dynamic.
