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Al Bool Notable

b. August 24, 1897 · Washington Senators 1928, Pittsburgh Pirates 1930, Boston Braves 1931

Al Bool played for three clubs across four seasons as a catcher, opening with the Washington Senators in 1928 and closing with the Boston Braves in 1931.

Across 129 games he batted .237, with 73 hits and 35 runs. He finished with 7 home runs and 13 doubles.

He played 104 games behind the plate, with 271 putouts and 9 errors. He turned 8 double plays.

He was born in Lincoln, NE, USA on August 24, 1897, and died on September 27, 1981. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1928 WSH 2701 000 1000 .143
1930 PIT 782163056 1247 4625290 .259
1931 BSN 4985516 100 69130 .188
Career 1293083573 1347 5334420 .237

On this day & linked events

1897

Born August 24, 1897

Lincoln, NE, USA

1981

Died September 27, 1981