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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. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » January 23, 1958: In a good trade for both teams, the Washington Senators trade SS Pete Runnels to the Red Sox for 1B Norm Zauchin and OF Albie Pearson. Runnels will win two batting titles, in 1960 and 1962, and just miss by six points in 1958. » June 27, 1958: Billy Pierce of the White Sox retires 26 Washington Senators in a row before pinch-hitter Ed Fitz Gerald loops a double to become the only base runner. Pierce then fans Albie Pearson to win, 3–0. It is Pierce's 3rd straight shutout. » April 24, 1960: The Yankees score eight runs against the Orioles before the first out is made, tying an American League record set by Cleveland July 6, 1954, also against Baltimore. The Orioles respond with grand slams by Albie Pearson and Billy Klaus in the 8th and 9th, but New York holds on for a 15–9 triumph. » December 14, 1960: The Angels and new Senators each select 28 players from a pool of American League talent. Among Los Angeles selections are P Dean Chance, SS Jim Fregosi, 1B Ted Kluszewski, and RF Albie Pearson. Washington selections include P Bobby Shantz, LF Chuck Hinton, OF Gene Woodling, and P Hal Woodeshick. » July 1, 1962: Albie Pearson becomes the first player to go hitless in 11 at bats in a doubleheader (both 9-inning games). Los Angeles splits with the Yankees, losing 6–3 before winning 12–5. Reliever Art Fowler helps himself to a win in the nitecap by driving in four runs on a pair of singles. The Yanks take over 1st place.