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United States Al Hrabosky, known as "the Mad Hungarian," transitioned from a highly expressive MLB pitcher to a respected color commentator, enriching the St. Louis Cardinals brand and community.
Al Hrabosky has a long-standing relationship with the St. Louis Cardinals, primarily as a player where he was a fan favorite known as "the Mad Hungarian." After his playing career, he transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a color commentator for Cardinals games and enriching the team's brand and the Greater St. Louis Community.
Al Hrabosky serves as a color commentator for Cardinals regular-season pre-game and post-game broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Midwest since 1997.
Hrabosky hosted his own radio show on KFNS 590AM in St. Louis, contributing to sports media coverage in the region.
Al Hrabosky, born Alan Thomas Hrabosky on July 21, 1949, in Oakland, California, established a notable career as a professional baseball pitcher from 1970 to 1982. He began his baseball journey playing at Savanna High School in Anaheim, California, and later attended Fullerton College, where he set several career records, including most strikeouts (264) and most innings pitched (197). Hrabosky was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round in January 1969, and made his Major League debut on June 16, 1970, with a scoreless inning against the San Diego Padres.
Hrabosky became a pivotal player for the St. Louis Cardinals, gaining fame as “the Mad Hungarian” due to his distinctive mound personality and his dynamic pitching style. His career with the Cardinals saw him lead the National League in saves in 1975 with 22, earning him The Sporting News “NL Fireman of the Year” award, coupled with an impressive 13–3 record and a 1.67 ERA. A memorable performance occurred in 1977 during a Monday Night Baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, where he struck out three formidable batters with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, contributing to a Cardinals victory.
Following his tenure with the Cardinals, Hrabosky was traded to the Kansas City Royals in 1977, where he continued to perform as a reliable reliever, posting a 2.88 ERA with twenty saves in 1978. He spent two seasons with the Royals before signing with the Atlanta Braves in 1980, completing his MLB playing career in 1982. After retiring from playing, Hrabosky transitioned into broadcasting, providing color commentary for Cardinals games since 1985 and joining FanDuel Sports Midwest in 1997, where he continues to contribute to game broadcasts and has also hosted his own radio show.
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