Al Stokes

Born: 1/1/1900 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/19/1986 in Grantham, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-05-10 | Final Game: 1926-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Albert John Stokes

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Biography

Al Stokes was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s. His career spanned from 1925 to 1926, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Stokes appeared in 47 games, where he accumulated 25 hits and recorded a batting average of .181. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 7 RBIs to his team's efforts. Stokes's playing style was typical of the era, focusing on contact hitting and defensive capabilities rather than power. His career, while brief, reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to find their place in a league that was beginning to evolve. Despite limited statistical success, Stokes's presence on the field during a transformative time in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's past. He subsequently retired from professional play on September 17, 1926, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance in a competitive environment.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	1.000	.000	1.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1934	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	1.000	.000	1.000

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	0.181	0.247	0.261	0.508	-783.3

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 0.508 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.212	.288 (-27%)	.349 (-23%)	.407 (-39%)	.756 (-32%)	-281.4
1926	BOS	AL	30	86	7	14	3	3	0	6	0	8	28	0.163	.279 (-42%)	.345 (-32%)	.390 (-31%)	.735 (-32%)	-501.9