Al Todd
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1932-1943)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 198 lb
- Died
- 3/8/1985 in Elmira, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1932-04-25
- Last Game
- 1943-08-24
Full name: Alfred Chester Todd
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 863 | 2,785 | 286 | 768 | 119 | 29 | 35 | 366 | 18 | 104 | 243 | .276 | .307 | .377 | .684 | -3,103 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career SLG .377 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .684 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 33 | 70 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 9 | .229 | .275 (-17%) | .335 (-22%) | .391 (-23%) | .726 (-23%) | -263.5 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 73 | 136 | 13 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 18 | .206 | .270 (-24%) | .329 (-27%) | .377 (-38%) | .707 (-33%) | -695.6 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 91 | 302 | 33 | 96 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 3 | 10 | 39 | .318 | .278 (+14%) | .340 (+1%) | .392 (+13%) | .733 (+7%) | 336.1 |
| 1935 | PHI | NL | 107 | 328 | 40 | 95 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 3 | 19 | 35 | .290 | .279 (+4%) | .342 (-2%) | .399 (-2%) | .742 (-2%) | -150.8 |
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 76 | 267 | 28 | 73 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 4 | 11 | 24 | .273 | .283 (-4%) | .349 (-12%) | .404 (-8%) | .753 (-10%) | -500.6 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 133 | 514 | 51 | 158 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 86 | 2 | 16 | 36 | .307 | .276 (+11%) | .342 (-4%) | .398 (+8%) | .740 (+2%) | 60.8 |
| 1938 | PIT | NL | 133 | 491 | 52 | 130 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 75 | 2 | 18 | 31 | .265 | .272 (-3%) | .341 (-13%) | .392 (-5%) | .734 (-9%) | -806.8 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 86 | 245 | 28 | 68 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 1 | 13 | 16 | .278 | .274 (+1%) | .342 (-7%) | .393 (-3%) | .735 (-5%) | -233.1 |
| 1940 | CHN | NL | 104 | 381 | 31 | 97 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 11 | 29 | .255 | .267 (-5%) | .335 (-16%) | .387 (-11%) | .722 (-13%) | -849.7 |
| 1941 | CHN | NL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CHN | NL | 21 | 45 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 863 | 2,785 | 286 | 768 | 119 | 29 | 35 | 366 | 18 | 104 | 243 | .276 | — | — | — | — | -3,103 | ||
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 (863 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 431 | 1409 | 158 | 402 | 16 | 185 | .285 |
| Away | 432 | 1375 | 129 | 367 | 19 | 187 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-08-24 | CHC | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-11 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-06 | CHC | BRO | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-06-05 | CHC | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-02 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-31 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-05-30 | CHC | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-29 | CHC | BSN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-05-26 | CHC | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-23 | CHC | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 753 |
| Left Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield University of Pennsylvania | Mansfield | PA | 1924, 1925 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Al Todd (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Todd
- What years did Al Todd play?
- Al Todd played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1943.
- Was Al Todd a pitcher?
- No. Al Todd was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Al Todd hit?
- Al Todd hit 35 career home runs with 768 hits.