The smallest player in the ML throughout his career, the 5'5" 140-lb Pearson was
AL Rookie of the Year in 1958 when he hit .275 for the Senators. After a couple of
poor seasons, he was grabbed by the Angels in the 1961 expansion draft. He learned
to use his size to advantage to draw walks, raised his BA, and led the AL with 115
runs scored in 1962. He hit a career-high .304 the next year, but recurring back
spasms restricted his play after that and eventually ended his career. After tries
at pro golf and disc jockeying, he became a radio evangelist in southern California
and Nevada.
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Albie Pearson
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