Al Todd
Born: 1/7/1902 in Troy, NY, USA
Died: 3/8/1985 in Elmira, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-04-25 | Final Game: 1943-08-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: Alfred Chester Todd
Biography
Al Todd, born in 1902, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who had a career spanning from 1932 to 1943. Known for his consistent batting and versatile play, Todd participated in 863 games, where he recorded 768 hits and maintained a respectable batting average of .276. His offensive contributions included 35 home runs and 366 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs for his teams. Additionally, Todd demonstrated speed on the bases with 18 stolen bases during his career.
Playing during an era marked by the Great Depression and the prelude to World War II, Todd's career unfolded in a time when baseball served as a significant source of entertainment and escapism for many Americans. His contributions to the game reflected the grit and determination of players of his time, making him a respected figure in the baseball community. Todd's legacy is not just in the numbers he posted but also in the spirit of the game he embodied throughout his years in the Major Leagues before retiring in 1943.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.0 | 42.0 | 4.0 | 13.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.310 | 0.326 | 0.500 | 0.826 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 26.0 | 26.0 | 2.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.346 | 0.346 | 0.500 | 0.846 |
| 1936 | 17.0 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.294 | 0.500 | 0.794 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 863 | 2785 | 286 | 768 | 119 | 29 | 35 | 366 | 18 | 104 | 243 | 0.276 | 0.307 | 0.377 | 0.684 | -3891.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 33 | 70 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0.229 | -295.4 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 73 | 136 | 13 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0.206 | -792.3 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 91 | 302 | 33 | 96 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 3 | 10 | 39 | 0.318 | 298.6 |
| 1935 | PHI | NL | 107 | 328 | 40 | 95 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 3 | 19 | 35 | 0.290 | -144.4 |
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 76 | 267 | 28 | 73 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 0.273 | -569.0 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 133 | 514 | 51 | 158 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 86 | 2 | 16 | 36 | 0.307 | 34.5 |
| 1938 | PIT | NL | 133 | 491 | 52 | 130 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 75 | 2 | 18 | 31 | 0.265 | -1078.4 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 86 | 245 | 28 | 68 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 0.278 | -304.4 |
| 1940 | CHC | NL | 104 | 381 | 31 | 97 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 11 | 29 | 0.255 | -1040.7 |
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CHC | NL | 21 | 45 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 752 | 0 | 3006 | 411 | 81 | 59 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | PHI | C | 25 | 0 | 58 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 1933 | PHI | C | 34 | 0 | 92 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 1933 | PHI | OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PHI | C | 82 | 0 | 291 | 32 | 8 | 7 |
| 1935 | PHI | C | 87 | 0 | 292 | 37 | 11 | 5 |
| 1936 | PIT | C | 70 | 0 | 332 | 39 | 9 | 2 |
| 1937 | PIT | C | 128 | 0 | 603 | 89 | 20 | 15 |
| 1938 | PIT | C | 132 | 0 | 574 | 89 | 10 | 7 |
| 1939 | BRO | C | 73 | 0 | 284 | 35 | 5 | 5 |
| 1940 | CHN | C | 104 | 0 | 418 | 59 | 8 | 11 |
| 1943 | CHN | C | 17 | 0 | 62 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 753 |
| Left Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Mansfield | PA | 1924, 1925 |