Career
Al signed as a non-drafted free agent with the Chicago White Sox in 1966. In October 1968, he left the Sox as the 40th overall pick by the Kansas City Royals. He stayed with the Royals until 1976.
In November of that year, the Toronto Blue Jays picked him up as the 13th pick overall. He was traded by the Jays to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Alan Ashby and Doug Howard. The Indians released him in 1978, and before a month was out he was signed by the California Angels.
Granted free agency in November of that year, he signed on with the San Diego Padres in February 1979. Kansas City Royals 1969 - 1976
Cleveland Indians 1977 - 1978
California Angels 1978
77 Wins
59 Losses
288 Games
159 Games Started
36 Complete Games
11 Shutouts
49 Games Finished
7 Saves
1,277 Innings pitched
1,284 Hits Allowed
573 Runs Allowed
518 Earned Runs Allowed
83 Home Runs Allowed
433 Walks Allowed
458 Strikeouts
11 Hit Batsmen
62 Wild Pitches
5,385 Batters Faced
47 Intentional Walks
3 Balks
3.65 ERA
1.345 WHIP.