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ALUMNI STORIES: AL HRABOSKY

AL HRABOSKY

During the 1968-69 season, former Hornet baseball player, Al Hrabosky, established himself in nearly every pitching record category. Hrabosky’s career record includes most strikeouts (264), most innings pitched (197), and most strikeouts/9 innings pitched (14.07). His 26 games started is 4th on the all time list, as is a 2.01 career ERA. Hrabosky is only one of two Hornet players ever to throw a no-hitter. He is 2nd on the all time list for career complete games with 10. No former Hornet has experienced Major League success like Al Hrabosky.

Hrabosky made a smooth transition from one of St. Louis’ best-loved athletes, the “Mad Hungarian” of the Cardinals 1970’s bullpen, to one of the town’s favorite broadcasters. During a 13-year major league career in which he compiled 97 saves and earned Fireman of the Year honors in 1975, Hrabosky was already preparing himself for broadcasting by working as a sportscaster for a St. Louis TV station.

Al Hrabosky calls the games on Cardinals telecasts. He began working as a commentator on telecasts for the team in 1985 and through the years has worked for Fox Sports Midwest, WB11, Prime and Sportstime Cable.