Al Bumbry

Al Bumbry

Keynote Speaker: Baseball Player; Regarded as "The Fastest Player in Oriole History"

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Al Bumbry Biography

Al Bumbry is generally regarded as "the fastest player in Oriole history," which I don't know if that's true or not, and that's not really the point anyway. When he retired, he was Baltimore's all-time leader in stolen bases with 252. (Sisler has the most in franchise history, with 351.)

Bumbry was born on April 21, 1947, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and attended Virginia State University. He was drafted in the 11th round in 1968, and served in the Vietnam War, where he earned a Bronze Star.

He came up at age 25 in 1972, playing in nine games, and stuck in 1973, when he won the American League Rookie of the Year award, hitting .337/.398/.500 over 356 at-bats, with 15 doubles, 11 triples, seven homers, 34 RBI, 23 steals and 73 runs scored.

In '74, Bumbry was awful over 94 games, and played in 114 games in 1975 as well, where he got back into form a little bit. But he was never as good as he was as a rookie. However, he had some very solid years, including 1977 (.317/.371/.411), and his best year came at age 33 in 1980 - .318/.392/.433 with 29 doubles, nine triples, nine homers, 53 RBI, 44 steals, 75 walks, 205 hits, 118 runs scored. It was his first and only All-Star Game appearance, as well.

For his career, Bumbry had a 104 park-adjusted OPS+, had a .281/.343/.378 line) stole some bases, became a good defensive center fielder with time, and was a member of championship teams in 1979 and 1983. In 1985, he signed with the Padres, where he was a reserve outfielder that played in 68 games (95 at-bats). After that one season out west, Bumbry retired.

My favorite quote about Bumbry comes from Earl Weaver:

Raleighs have gone from six fifty to nine dollars a carton, but there's a three-quarter cent coupon on the back. You can get all kinds of things with them, blenders, everything. I saved up enough one time and got Al Bumbry. Bumbry also participated in the short-lived Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989, hitting .340 over 51 games for the Winter Haven Super Sox. Others on that team (which lasted just one season, and the league didn't last much longer) included Fergie Jenkins, Mike Cuellar, Cecil Cooper, Butch Hobson, and, of course, the immortal Pete LaCock.

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Al Bumbry is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Athlete and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book Al Bumbry for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Al Bumbry can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Boog Powell, Sergio Garcia and Michael Wilbon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Al Bumbry for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Al Bumbry to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Al Bumbry for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Al Bumbry, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Al Bumbry or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Al Bumbry for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Al Bumbry, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Al Bumbry, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Al Bumbry speak about?

    Al Bumbry is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete and Sports.
  • Who is the agent for Al Bumbry?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Al Bumbry for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Al Bumbry for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Al Bumbry or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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