These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Al Spalding ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Pitching Skills
Stamina
98%
Clutch
40%
H/9
6%
HR/9
100%
K/9
0%
BB/9
100%
Velocity
0%
Control
46%
Break
23%
Fielding
4%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
98%
Power
8%
Bunting
4%
Drag
37%
Vision
90%
Discipline
1%
Clutch
52%
Durability
50%
Speed
69%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
25%
Fielding
4%
Stealing
58%
Baserunning
64%
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1942
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