Joe Altobelli

Born: 5/26/1932 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 3/3/2021 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-14 | Final Game: 1961-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Salvatore Altobelli

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Biography

Joe Altobelli was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1961. Over the course of his career, he participated in 166 games, where he recorded 54 hits, 5 home runs, and 28 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .21. Altobelli was known for his versatility on the field, contributing not only as a hitter but also by utilizing his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 3 stolen bases. Altobelli's playing career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the post-war era into the more competitive landscape of the late 1950s. Although his career statistics may not have placed him among the game's most prolific players, his contributions during his time were emblematic of the grit and determination of many athletes of his era. After retiring from playing, Altobelli continued to be involved in baseball, leaving a lasting impact on the sport beyond his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
166	257	27	54	8	3	5	28	3	23	42	0.210	0.277	0.323	0.600	-820.5

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1955	CLE	AL	42	75	8	15	3	0	2	5	0	5	14	0.200	.258 (-23%)	.332 (-22%)	.393 (-19%)	.726 (-20%)	-270.0
1957	CLE	AL	83	87	9	18	3	2	0	9	3	5	14	0.207	.257 (-20%)	.323 (-22%)	.391 (-27%)	.715 (-24%)	-426.6
1961	MIN	AL	41	95	10	21	2	1	3	14	0	13	14	0.221	.258 (-14%)	.328 (-5%)	.399 (-10%)	.727 (-8%)	-124.0