Johnny Antonelli

Born: 4/12/1930 in Rochester, NY, USA

Died: 2/28/2020 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-07-04 | Final Game: 1961-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John August Antonelli

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Biography

Johnny Antonelli was born in 1930 and established himself as a formidable pitcher in Major League Baseball during his career from 1948 to 1961. Known for his effective left-handed pitching, Antonelli compiled a record of 126 wins and 110 losses, featuring a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.34. Over his career, he struck out 1,162 batters and recorded 21 saves, showcasing his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. His contributions on the mound earned him recognition as an All-Star on six occasions, reflecting his status as one of the top pitchers of his era. Antonelli played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the transition from the post-war years into the more competitive landscape of the late 1950s. His career was marked by a blend of skill and tenacity, as he faced some of the greatest hitters of the time. His legacy is characterized not only by his statistical achievements but also by his impact on the game, as he helped to pave the way for future generations of pitchers with his unique style and approach to the craft. Johnny Antonelli remains a significant figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the sport and his standout performances on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
126	110	377	268	102	25	21	1992.3	1870	739	185	687	1162	3.34	0

Career ERA 3.34 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 16.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1948	BSN	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	1	4.0	2	1	3	0	2.25	—	0.0
1949	BSN	NL	3	7	22	10	3	1	0	96.0	99	38	42	48	3.56	4.12 (+13%)	1027.5
1950	BSN	NL	2	3	20	6	2	1	0	57.7	81	38	22	33	5.93	4.36 (-36%)	1628.6
1953	ATL	NL	12	12	31	26	11	2	1	175.3	167	62	71	131	3.18	4.14 (+23%)	-
1954	NY1	NL	21	7	39	37	18	6	2	258.7	209	66	94	152	2.30	3.90 (+41%)	2872.3
1955	NY1	NL	14	16	38	34	14	2	1	235.3	206	87	82	143	3.33	4.00 (+17%)	2067.5
1956	NY1	NL	20	13	41	36	15	5	1	258.3	225	82	75	145	2.86	3.96 (+28%)	5492.9
1957	NY1	NL	12	18	40	30	8	3	0	212.3	228	89	67	114	3.77	3.83 (+2%)	1654.4
1958	SFG	NL	16	13	41	34	13	0	3	241.7	216	88	87	143	3.28	3.86 (+15%)	-
1959	SFG	NL	19	10	40	38	17	4	1	282.0	247	97	76	165	3.10	3.90 (+21%)	-
1960	SFG	NL	6	7	41	10	1	1	11	112.3	106	47	47	57	3.77	3.82 (+1%)	-
1961	CLE	AL	0	4	11	7	0	0	0	48.0	68	35	18	23	6.56	4.03 (-63%)	-1143.3
1961	ATL	NL	1	0	9	0	0	0	0	10.7	16	9	3	8	7.59	4.03 (-89%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
403	679	56	121	12	3	15	59	1	26	175	0.178	0.209	0.271	0.480	-3464.1

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.480 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 33.8% 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
1948	BSN	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	BSN	NL	22	25	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	BSN	NL	20	16	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	ATL	NL	31	62	7	11	2	0	0	4	0	3	14	0.177	.264 (-33%)	.335 (-36%)	.397 (-47%)	.733 (-42%)	-451.3
1954	NY1	NL	39	98	6	16	0	0	2	9	0	4	25	0.163	.261 (-37%)	.333 (-41%)	.390 (-42%)	.723 (-42%)	-708.6
1955	NY1	NL	38	82	8	17	1	0	4	15	0	3	18	0.207	.258 (-20%)	.332 (-31%)	.393 (-7%)	.726 (-18%)	-298.9
1956	NY1	NL	49	89	7	14	3	0	3	4	0	2	26	0.157	.258 (-39%)	.331 (-47%)	.397 (-26%)	.728 (-36%)	-587.4
1957	NY1	NL	47	72	8	11	0	1	3	8	0	8	19	0.153	.257 (-41%)	.323 (-28%)	.391 (-22%)	.715 (-24%)	-323.3
1958	SFG	NL	47	84	9	19	2	1	1	7	0	2	26	0.226	.257 (-12%)	.324 (-25%)	.394 (-21%)	.719 (-23%)	-349.9
1959	SFG	NL	43	101	4	16	2	0	2	10	0	1	26	0.158	.256 (-38%)	.323 (-46%)	.392 (-39%)	.715 (-42%)	-744.7
1960	SFG	NL	42	34	2	8	0	1	0	1	1	2	6	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	CLE	AL	12	15	4	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	ATL	NL	9	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1954	WS	NY1	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1	0	2	1	1	10.7	8	1	7	12	0.84

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1954	WS	NY1	1	0	2	1	1	10.7	8	1	7	12	0.84

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	377	226	72	342	21	24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	BSN	P	4	0	0	3	0	0
1949	BSN	P	22	0	5	14	4	0
1950	BSN	P	20	0	2	13	1	0
1953	ML1	P	31	0	6	34	1	3
1954	NY1	P	39	37	10	54	2	3
1955	NY1	P	38	34	7	46	2	2
1956	NY1	P	41	36	11	49	1	5
1957	NY1	P	40	30	9	27	3	3
1958	SFN	P	41	34	10	27	4	3
1959	SFN	P	40	38	8	44	2	3
1960	SFN	P	41	10	2	19	0	0
1961	CLE	P	11	7	1	11	1	2
1961	ML1	P	9	0	1	1	0	0