Al Shealy
Born: 5/24/1900 in Chapin, SC, USA
Died: 3/7/1967 in Hagerstown, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-13 | Final Game: 1930-09-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Albert Berley Shealy
Biography
Al Shealy was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1930. Born in 1900, Shealy's career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, as it transitioned from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 6 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.71. His pitching style showcased a combination of power and finesse, as evidenced by his 53 strikeouts and 2 saves.
While Shealy's MLB tenure was relatively short, he contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and a relentless work ethic on the mound. His ability to strike out batters was a notable aspect of his game, reflecting the evolving strategies of pitching during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Although he may not be a household name today, Al Shealy's role as a pitcher in this dynamic era of baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 47 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 123.0 | 161 | 78 | 6 | 56 | 53 | 5.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | NYY | AL | 8 | 6 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 96.0 | 124 | 54 | 42 | 39 | 5.06 | - |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 37 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 8.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 43 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.279 | 0.326 | 0.395 | 0.721 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | NYY | AL | 23 | 38 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.237 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 24 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.600 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 47 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | NYA | P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | CHN | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry College | Newberry | SC | 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 |