Al Wingo, baseball player, 1919-1928

Al Wingo

Born: 5/6/1898 in Norcross, GA, USA

Died: 10/9/1964 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-09 | Final Game: 1928-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Absalom Holbrook Wingo

Biography

Al Wingo, born in 1898, was a talented position player whose career spanned from 1919 to 1928. Over the course of 493 games, Wingo established himself as a formidable hitter, accumulating 409 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .308. His offensive contributions included 9 home runs and 191 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team's scoring efforts. Additionally, Wingo demonstrated speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 23 bases throughout his career. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Wingo's career unfolded in the years following World War I, a time when the sport began to gain widespread popularity in America. He brought an engaging playing style to the field, characterized by his combination of hitting prowess and base running agility. Though he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Wingo's contributions to the game were significant, reflecting the evolving dynamics of baseball in the early 20th century. His legacy is preserved in the annals of baseball history, where he remains a notable figure for his impressive batting skills and overall impact on the game during his playing years.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
31.0 31.0 3.0 6.0 3.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.194 0.194 0.387 0.581

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
493 1326 224 409 87 19 9 191 23 211 119 0.308 0.404 0.423 0.827 3626.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
OF 359 0 704 44 44 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2
Left Field 271
Center Field 41
Right Field 51

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1925 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 7.0 64 0