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Al Oliver

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1968-1985 (1968-1985)
Proper Name
Albert Oliver
Nickname
Scoop
Positions
OF (1376) ... 1B (733) ... LF (445) ... CF (379) ... DH (200) ... RF (17)
Positions
OF - 1B - LF - CF - DH - RF
Height / Weight
6-0 / 195
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Birthdate
October 14,1946
High School
Portsmouth (Portsmouth,OH)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1964-Pittsburgh Pirates
MLBAM ID
119983
Retrosheet#
oliva001
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career904911892743219132684.303.795

[Player Notes]

[1969] Topps All-Star Rookie[1971] World Series Champion with Pittsburgh Pirates

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1968Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2921OF481100000004000001801.125.125.125.250.000.000.2500.0050.000.000.00
1969Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT16221B129463551321921770852138133211182065023894.285.333.445.778.212.160.2804.187.571.8127.24
1970Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1623OF-1B15155163149335128311353514278102286095099.270.326.414.740.207.144.2685.755.751.0045.92
1971Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1624OF14352969149317146443277252102142365735297.282.317.446.763.217.164.2984.7112.572.6737.79
1972Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1625OF14056588176274128924344451741324761243133.312.352.437.789.182.125.3185.567.191.2947.08
1973Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1626OF15865490191387209960225250911830369065126.292.316.463.779.214.171.2893.197.542.3632.70
1974Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1627OF-1B1476179619838121185101335851512029366161137.321.358.475.833.222.154.3384.998.771.7656.09
1975Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1628OF15562890176398188442257350831928566665111.280.309.454.763.217.174.2903.7510.962.9234.89
1976Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1629OF12144362143225126162262951671321148139104.323.363.476.839.221.153.3215.416.031.1236.92
1977Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1630OF1545687517529619821316403842891127362254121.308.353.481.834.238.173.3016.436.110.9529.89
1978Texas RangersALMLBTEX031OF1335256517035514898931412196725756854116.324.358.490.848.223.166.3265.467.221.3237.50
1979Texas RangersALMLBTEX032OF13649269159284127645343441781423153844115.323.367.470.837.213.147.3256.326.321.0041.00
1980Texas RangersALMLBTEX033OF163656962094331911757394751891431570965144.319.357.480.837.218.161.3185.506.631.2134.53
1981Texas RangersALMLBTEX034DH1024215313029145530242820110171734483496.309.348.411.759.166.102.3235.366.251.17105.25
1982Montreal ExposNLMLBMON0351B1606179020443222109526159414151131768767137.331.392.514.906.287.183.3378.888.590.9728.05
1983Montreal ExposNLMLBMON0361B15761470184383884134444213172125266449135.300.347.410.757.179.110.3126.636.631.0076.75
1984San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN0371B91339271011920342220271004191243602180.298.339.366.705.127.068.3245.567.501.350.00
1984Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI0371B28939297001412790002436100722.312.360.387.747.140.075.3457.009.001.290.00
1985Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN038OF3579120500810511001032585515.253.294.316.610.139.063.2905.8812.942.200.00
1985Toronto Blue JaysALMLBTOR038DH611872047615230071310028701951235.251.282.374.656.160.123.2493.596.671.8637.40
1968MLBTotal--PIT------481100000004000001801.125.125.125.250.000.000.2500.0050.00NL1968
1969MLBTotal--PIT------129463551321921770852138133211182065023894.285.333.445.778.212.160.2804.187.571.8127.24NL1969
1970MLBTotal--PIT------15155163149335128311353514278102286095099.270.326.414.740.207.143.2685.755.751.0045.92NL1970
1971MLBTotal--PIT------14352969149317146443277252102142365735297.282.317.446.763.217.164.2984.7112.572.6737.79NL1971
1972MLBTotal--PIT------14056588176274128924344451741324761243133.312.352.437.789.182.126.3185.567.191.2947.08NL1972
1973MLBTotal--PIT------15865490191387209960225250911830369065126.292.316.463.779.214.171.2893.197.542.3632.70NL1973
1974MLBTotal--PIT------1476179619838121185101335851512029366161137.321.358.475.832.222.154.3384.998.771.7656.09NL1974
1975MLBTotal--PIT------15562890176398188442257350831928566665111.280.309.454.763.217.174.2903.7510.962.9234.89NL1975
1976MLBTotal--PIT------12144362143225126162262951671321148139104.323.363.476.839.221.153.3215.416.031.1236.92NL1976
1977MLBTotal--PIT------1545687517529619821316403842891127362254121.308.353.481.834.238.173.3016.436.110.9529.89NL1977
1978MLBTotal--TEX------1335256517035514898931412196725756854116.324.358.490.848.223.166.3265.467.221.3237.50AL1978
1979MLBTotal--TEX------13649269159284127645343441781423153844115.323.367.470.836.213.146.3256.326.321.0041.00AL1979
1980MLBTotal--TEX------163656962094331911757394751891431570965144.319.357.480.838.218.162.3185.506.631.2134.53AL1980
1981MLBTotal--TEX------1024215313029145530242820110171734483496.309.348.411.759.166.102.3235.366.251.17105.25AL1981
1982MLBTotal--MON------1606179020443222109526159414151131768767137.331.392.514.906.287.183.3378.888.590.9728.05NL1982
1983MLBTotal--MON------15761470184383884134444213172125266449135.300.347.410.757.179.111.3126.636.631.0076.75NL1983
1984MLBTotal--PHI,SFN------1194323613026204834273610062316046028102.301.343.370.714.130.069.3285.877.831.33NL1984
1985MLBTotal--LAN,TOR------962662167111531101224101211952801750.252.286.357.643.154.105.2614.298.572.0053.20NL1985
Tot:MLB (18 yrs)MLB23689049118927435297721913268464535756821795119254408397788251918.303.344.451.795.209.148.3095.477.731.4141.32
Tot:NL (14 yrs)NL17736768886202838863165966644340059368147084194303773206161412.300.342.449.790.211.149.3065.468.101.4841.02
Tot:AL (5 yrs)AL59522813037151411454360202113516314325356010462458209506.313.352.459.811.204.145.3165.496.631.2142.24

Other Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1970Pittsburgh PiratesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs23280200010010000002902.250.333.250.583.125.000.25011.110.000.000.00
1971Pittsburgh PiratesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs2441223001500130000061312.250.308.500.808.333.250.2507.6923.083.007.69
1971Pittsburgh PiratesWorld SeriesPlayoffs2451914200200250000062122.211.286.316.602.211.105.2869.5223.812.500.00
1972National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar25110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1972Pittsburgh PiratesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs25520352113000400000122041.250.250.600.850.350.350.2670.0020.000.005.00
1974Pittsburgh PiratesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs2741412000100220000021602.143.250.143.393.143.000.16712.5012.501.000.00
1975National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar281111100000000000021101.0001.0002.0003.0001.0001.0001.0000.000.000.000.00
1975Pittsburgh PiratesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs2831112001200200000051311.182.308.455.763.455.273.10015.380.000.007.69
1976National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar29110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1980American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar33110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
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Fielding Statistics

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1968Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB21OF1-10.0300033001.0003.00.302.700.625.011
1969Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB221B106-861.08694988792691800.9918.71.079.6365.482.21
1969Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB22OF21-165.042110444300.9772.00.262.3413.016.37
1970Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB23OF80-680.013642114214000.9861.80.211.8949.453.04
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1968Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2180826-4Larry Sheparddnq
1969Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2288743-129Larry Shepard, Alex Grammasdnq
1970Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2389731-151Danny MurtaughLost NLCS (Reds)
1971Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2497651-143Danny MurtaughWon World Series (Orioles)
1972Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2596591-140Bill VirdonLost NLCS (Reds)
1973Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2680823-158Bill Virdon, Danny Murtaughdnq
1974Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2788741-147Danny MurtaughLost NLCS (Dodgers)NL-POTW
1975Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2892691-155Danny MurtaughLost NLCS (Reds)NL-POTW
1976Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2992702-121Danny MurtaughdnqNL-POTM,NL-POTW
1977Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3096662-154Chuck Tannerdnq
1978Texas RangersALMLBTEX3187752-133Billy Hunter, Pat Corralesdnq
1979Texas RangersALMLBTEX3283793-136Pat Corralesdnq
1980Texas RangersALMLBTEX3376854-163Pat CorralesdnqAL-POTW,AL-SS
1981Texas RangersALMLBTEX3457480-102Don ZimmerdnqAL-POTW,AL-SS
1982Montreal ExposNLMLBMON3586763-160Jim FanningdnqNL-POTM,NL-POTW,NL-SS
1983Montreal ExposNLMLBMON3682803-157Bill Virdondnq
1984Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3781814-28Paul Owensdnq
1984San Francisco GiantsNLMLBSFN3766966-91Frank Robinson, Danny Ozarkdnq
1985Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN3895671-35Tom Lasorda750,000Lost NLCS (Cardinals)
1985Toronto Blue JaysALMLBTOR3899621-61Bobby Cox750,000Lost ALCS (Royals)
20 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1985-11-12Granted free agencyNoHist
1985-07-09Traded from Los Angeles Dodgers to Toronto Blue Jays for Len MatuszekToronto Blue JaysNoHist
1985-06-07Activated from Disabled ListLos Angeles DodgersNoHist
1985-05-18DL - Pulled hamstringLos Angeles DodgersNoInjury
1985-02-04Traded from Philadelphia Phillies to Los Angeles Dodgers for Pat ZachryLos Angeles DodgersNoHist
1984-08-20Traded from San Francisco Giants with Renie Martin to Philadelphia Phillies for Kelly Downs and George RileyPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1984-08-07Activated from Disabled ListSan Francisco GiantsNoHist
1984-07-23DL - UnknownSan Francisco GiantsNoInjury
1984-02-27Traded from Montreal Expos to San Francisco Giants for Fred Breining, Max Venable and Andy McGaffigan (3/31/1984)San Francisco GiantsNoHist
1982-03-31Traded from Texas Rangers to Montreal Expos for Larry Parrish and Dave HostetlerMontreal ExposNoHist
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Salaries and Contracts

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Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Los Angeles Dodgers38750,000497371,57160,000
1 season(s)$750,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Speed
59
Power
70
Contact
88
XBH
65
RBIs
83
Runs
57
Hitting
90
Durability
83
Team
.539

[Career Highlights]

[1964]  Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in Round #0 (#0) out of Portsmouth (Portsmouth,OH)
[1968]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
[1969]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished 2nd in NL-ROY voting with 3 points ... Finished top 10 in NL in Hit By Pitch, Grounded into Double Play ... Topps All-Star Rookie
[1970]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Pittsburgh Pirates ... Finished top 10 in NL in Hit By Pitch, Sacrifice Flies, Strikeouts Percentage
[1971]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played in Championship Series for Pittsburgh Pirates ... Played in World Series for Pittsburgh Pirates ... Finished top 10 in NL in Doubles, Triples, Hit By Pitch, Sacrifice Flies ... World Series Champion with Pittsburgh Pirates
[1972]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the National League ... Played in Championship Series for Pittsburgh Pirates ... Finished 7th in NL-MVP voting with 52 points ... Finished top 10 in NL in Batting Average, Runs, Hits, Runs Batted In
[1973]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Finished 23rd in NL-MVP voting with 6 points ... Finished top 10 in NL in Plate Appearances, At Bats, Hits, Total Bases, Doubles, Triples, Runs Batted In, Sacrifice Flies, Grounded into Double Play, Extra Base Hits
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