Al Stokes
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1925-1926)
Al Stokes was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1926 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 47 career games, he hit .181 with 25 hits and 7 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 12/19/1986 in Grantham, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-05-10
- Last Game
- 1926-09-17
Full name: Albert John Stokes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 138 | 14 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 36 | .181 | .247 | .261 | .508 | -747 |
Career AVG .181 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.
Career OBP .247 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.
Career SLG .261 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.
Career OPS .508 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 17 | 52 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .212 | .288 (-27%) | .349 (-23%) | .407 (-39%) | .756 (-32%) | -272.4 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 30 | 86 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 28 | .163 | .279 (-42%) | .345 (-32%) | .390 (-31%) | .735 (-32%) | -474.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 47 | 138 | 14 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 36 | .181 | — | — | — | — | -747 | ||
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 (47 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 72 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 6 | .236 |
| Away | 21 | 66 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .136 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-09-17 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-11 | BOS | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-04 | BOS | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1926-09-03 | BOS | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1926-09-01 | BOS | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-08-27 | BOS | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-08-25 | BOS | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-08-21 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-08-15 | BOS | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926-08-14 | BOS | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 46 |
Al Stokes: the record in brief
May 10, 1925 and September 17, 1926 bracket Al Stokes's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Red Sox, from 1925 through 1926. Listed as a catcher, Stokes threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'9" and 175 pounds. Stokes was born on January 1, 1900, in Chicago, IL, USA. Stokes's death is recorded on December 19, 1986, in Grantham, NH, USA. The given name on file is Albert John Stokes.
The batting record for Stokes: 47 games, 25 hits in 138 at bats, and a .181 average; the totals also include 7 RBI. The on-base percentage is .247 and the slugging percentage .261, for an OPS of .508. Measured against the leagues Stokes played in, the .181 career average compares with a .284 league average over the same seasons, 36.2% below the league. In OPS terms, Stokes's .508 stands 32.0% below the league's .747. Stokes collected a career-high 14 hits in 1926. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .212 in 1925, did not top the league's .288.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Stokes
- What years did Al Stokes play?
- Al Stokes played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1926.
- Was Al Stokes a pitcher?
- No. Al Stokes was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Al Stokes hit?
- Al Stokes hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Al Stokes play for?
- Al Stokes played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1925–1926).
- What were Al Stokes's career stats?
- In 47 games, Al Stokes had 25 hits, 7 RBI, and 14 runs, with a .181 batting average.
- What position did Al Stokes play?
- Al Stokes played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Stokes and how much did he weigh?
- Al Stokes was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Al Stokes's career batting average?
- Al Stokes batted .181 over his career, with 25 hits in 138 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Stokes have?
- Al Stokes drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Al Stokes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Stokes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.