John Antonelli, baseball player, 1944-1945

John Antonelli

Born: 7/15/1915 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 4/18/1990 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-16 | Final Game: 1945-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Lawrence Antonelli

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Biography

John Antonelli was a professional baseball player known for his contributions as a position player during a brief career that spanned from 1944 to 1945. Born in 1915, Antonelli played in a total of 135 games, where he showcased his skills primarily in the infield and outfield positions. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded 133 hits, achieving a batting average of .252. His offensive performance included one home run and 29 runs batted in, along with a singular stolen base. Antonelli's career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history marked by World War II, which significantly affected the composition of Major League rosters. Many players were off serving in the military, leading to opportunities for others like Antonelli to step into the spotlight. While his statistical contributions may not have garnered widespread acclaim, his participation in the league during this era underscored the resilience and adaptability of baseball as it continued to thrive amidst global challenges. Antonelli's legacy remains as a reminder of the diverse stories woven into the fabric of Major League Baseball's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
135 528 50 133 28 2 1 29 1 24 29 0.252 0.287 0.318 0.605 -1062.7

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1944 STL NL 8 21 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1945 STL NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 PHI NL 125 504 50 129 27 2 1 28 1 24 24 0.256 .260 (-2%) .328 (-11%) .354 (-9%) .683 (-10%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 25 3 0 2
2B 25 0 49 51 5 7
3B 112 0 134 206 15 24
SS 1 0 1 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 SLN 1B 3 0 23 3 0 2
1944 SLN 2B 2 0 2 2 0 0
1944 SLN 3B 3 0 3 5 0 0
1945 SLN 3B 1 0 2 0 1 0
1945 PHI 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1945 PHI 2B 23 0 47 49 5 7
1945 PHI 3B 108 0 129 201 14 24
1945 PHI SS 1 0 1 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Second Base 25
Third Base 112
Shortstop 1