Al Autry

Albert Autry Jr.

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 5", Weight 225 lb.
• High School Grace Davis High School
• Debut September 14, 1976
• Final Game September 14, 1976
• Born February 29, 1952 in Modesto, CA USA
• Died February 25, 2022 in El Dorado Hills, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Al Autry of the Atlanta Braves appeared in one big league game. He was the starting pitcher in the second half of a doubleheader held on September 14, 1976, against the Houston Astros. He worked five innings, giving up all three of the Astros' runs (including two home runs). The first home run he surrendered was a solo shot by Cesar Cedeno in the 1st inning. The second came off the bat of Jose Cruz in the 5th. In total, he gave up four hits (the other two were a double to Cruz in the 2nd and a single by Cedeno in the 5th). He did walk three batters (Cliff Johnson, Cedeno and Enos Cabell) but he also managed three strikeouts as well (Bob Watson, Al Javier and Johnson). He also allowed two players to steal bases against him (Cedeno and Cabell). At the plate, Autry flew out to center in his first at-bat off of pitcher Bo McLaughlin. In his second and last at-bat of the game, he was struck out by McLaughlin. He was replaced by pitcher Max Leon at the top of the 6th and was the winning pitcher in a 4-3 Braves victory, finishing his career 1-0.

Further Reading

• Richard Tellis: Once Around The Bases, Triumph Books, Chicago, IL, 1998, pp. 290-301.

Related Sites

• Al Autry at the SABR Bio Project