Al Maul | |
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Pitcher / Outfielder | |
Born: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | October 9, 1865|
Died: May 3, 1958 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 92)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 20, 1884, for the Philadelphia Keystones | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 9, 1901, for the New York Giants | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 84–80 |
Earned run average | 4.45 |
Strikeouts | 352 |
Batting average | .241 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Albert Joseph "Smiling Al" Maul (October 9, 1865 – May 3, 1958) was an American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher and outfielder over parts of 15 seasons (1884–1901) in Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Keystones, Philadelphia Quakers/Phillies, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Pittsburgh Burghers, Washington Senators,[1] Baltimore Orioles, Brooklyn Superbas, and New York Giants. He led the National League in earned run average in 1895 while playing for Washington. For his career, he compiled an 84–80 record in 188 appearances, with a 4.45 ERA and 352 strikeouts. Maul was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died there at the age of 92. At the time of his death, Maul was the last surviving participant of the Union Association.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Six Senators Are Shy". Washington Times. March 31, 1896. p. 3. Retrieved September 2, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- "Al Maul". Find a Grave. Retrieved September 3, 2010.