Alan Storke
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1909)
Alan Storke was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1909 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 4 seasons. In 266 career games, he hit .261 with 225 hits, 2 home runs, and 74 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / —
- Died
- 3/18/1910 in Newton, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-09-24
- Last Game
- 1909-10-06
Full name: Alan Marshall Storke
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | 863 | 68 | 225 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 74 | 17 | 45 | 66 | .261 | .300 | .319 | .619 | -12 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .319 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .619 vs. league average .615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 5 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 112 | 357 | 24 | 92 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 39 | 6 | 16 | 35 | .258 | .245 (+5%) | .304 (-3%) | .308 (+2%) | .613 (avg) | -75.9 |
| 1908 | PIT | NL | 64 | 202 | 20 | 51 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 9 | .252 | .240 (+5%) | .298 (-5%) | .306 (+5%) | .605 (avg) | -44.6 |
| 1909 | PIT | NL | 37 | 118 | 12 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 9 | .254 | .244 (+4%) | .306 (-2%) | .312 (+6%) | .618 (+2%) | 12.9 |
| 1909 | SLN | NL | 48 | 174 | 11 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 12 | .282 | .244 (+15%) | .306 (+7%) | .312 (-1%) | .618 (+3%) | 12.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 266 | 863 | 68 | 225 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 74 | 17 | 45 | 66 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -95 | ||
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 (266 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 123 | 379 | 31 | 96 | 1 | 28 | .253 |
| Away | 143 | 485 | 38 | 129 | 1 | 43 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-10-06 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-10-06 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-10-05 | STL | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-10-05 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-10-03 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-10-03 | STL | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-10-02 | STL | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-10-01 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-30 | STL | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-29 | STL | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 91 | 84 | 835 | 35 | 9 | 36 |
| 2B | 12 | 11 | 18 | 37 | 7 | 2 |
| 3B | 89 | 82 | 87 | 165 | 21 | 11 |
| SS | 50 | 50 | 103 | 149 | 15 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1906 | PIT | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907 | PIT | 1B | 23 | 21 | 181 | 11 | 2 | 6 |
| 1907 | PIT | 2B | 7 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| 1907 | PIT | 3B | 67 | 65 | 75 | 123 | 16 | 10 |
| 1907 | PIT | SS | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 1908 | PIT | 1B | 49 | 46 | 481 | 17 | 6 | 19 |
| 1908 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | PIT | 3B | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909 | PIT | 1B | 18 | 17 | 170 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 1909 | PIT | 3B | 14 | 12 | 6 | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909 | SLN | 2B | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1909 | SLN | SS | 44 | 44 | 93 | 135 | 10 | 14 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 91 |
| Second Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 89 |
| Shortstop | 50 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst | MA | 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906 |
Alan Storke: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 24, 1906 and the final game on October 6, 1909, Alan Storke built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (1906 to 1909) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1909). Listed as a first baseman, Storke batted and threw right-handed. The birth record reads September 27, 1884, in Auburn, NY, USA. The bio records the death on March 18, 1910, in Newton, MA, USA. The given name on file is Alan Marshall Storke.
Across 266 games at the plate, Storke's career line reads 225 hits in 863 at bats for a .261 average, plus 2 home runs and 74 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .300 and .319 give Storke a career OPS of .619. Storke's .261 average ran 6.7% above the .244 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 92 hits of 1907. In 1907, a season of regular play, Storke hit .258 while the league hit .245.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alan Storke
- What years did Alan Storke play?
- Alan Storke played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1909.
- Was Alan Storke a pitcher?
- No. Alan Storke was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Alan Storke hit?
- Alan Storke hit 2 career home runs with 225 hits.
- What teams did Alan Storke play for?
- Alan Storke played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1906–1909) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1909).
- What were Alan Storke's career stats?
- In 266 games, Alan Storke had 225 hits, 2 home runs, 74 RBI, 68 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Alan Storke play?
- Alan Storke played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alan Storke?
- Alan Storke was listed at 6 feet 1 inch.
- How many home runs did Alan Storke hit each season?
- Alan Storke's home runs by season: 0 in 1906, 1 in 1907, 1 in 1908, and 0 in 1909. His most in one season was 1, in 1907 and 1908.
- What was Alan Storke's career batting average?
- Alan Storke batted .261 over his career, with 225 hits in 863 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alan Storke have?
- Alan Storke drove in 74 runs in his career.
- Is Alan Storke in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alan Storke has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.