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Al Van Camp Notable

b. September 7, 1903 · Cleveland Indians 1928, Boston Red Sox 1931–1932

Al Van Camp divided five seasons between two clubs as a left fielder: the Cleveland Indians from 1928, then the Boston Red Sox through 1932.

Across 140 games he batted .261, with 116 hits and 44 runs. He finished with 20 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 59 games in the outfield, with 107 putouts and 3 errors.

He was born in Moline, IL, USA on September 7, 1903, and died on February 2, 1981. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1928 CLE 51704 100 2011 .235
1931 BOS 1013243489 1540 3320243 .275
1932 BOS 341031023 420 64170 .223
Career 14044444116 2060 4124424 .261

On this day & linked events

1903

Born September 7, 1903

Moline, IL, USA

1981

Died February 2, 1981