Joe Antolick, baseball player, 1944-1944

Joe Antolick

Born: 4/11/1916 in Hokendauqua, PA, USA

Died: 6/25/2002 in Catasauqua, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-20 | Final Game: 1944-09-26

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

Full name: Joseph Antolick

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Biography

Joe Antolick was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1944 season. Antolick's career, although short-lived, featured a total of 4 games in which he showcased his skills as a position player. He finished his MLB tenure with a batting average of 0.333, recording 2 hits in his limited opportunities at the plate. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his performance reflected a competent level of play during an era marked by the challenges of World War II, when many players were away from the game. Antolick's time in the majors was emblematic of a period when baseball provided a source of hope and entertainment amid the turmoil of the 1940s. While he did not achieve prolonged success at the highest level, his brief stint in the big leagues remains a testament to the countless players who aspired to compete in baseball during this transformative time in American sports history. His contributions, albeit modest, are a part of the rich tapestry of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 0.429 0.333 0.762 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +27.5% above league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +31.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — +11.5% above 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
1944 PHI NL 4 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 0 9 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 PHI C 3 0 9 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3