Al Maul
Pitcher / Outfielder
Born: (1865-10-09)October 9, 1865
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: May 3, 1958(1958-05-03) (aged 92)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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 record84–80
Earned run average4.45
Strikeouts352
Batting average.241
Teams
Career highlights and awards

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.

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References

  1. "Six Senators Are Shy". Washington Times. March 31, 1896. p. 3. Retrieved September 2, 2019 via Newspapers.com.


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