Bill Antonello, baseball player, 1953-1953

Bill Antonello

Born: 5/19/1927 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 3/4/1993 in Fridley, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-30 | Final Game: 1953-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William James Antonello

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Biography

Bill Antonello was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. He played as a position player from April 30, 1953, to September 27, 1953. Despite a short stint, Antonello made his mark in a period characterized by the transition from the post-war era into a new wave of talent in the league. He appeared in 40 games over the course of the season, showcasing his versatility on the field. During his time in the majors, Antonello recorded 7 hits, including a home run, and drove in 4 runs, finishing the season with a batting average of .163. While his offensive numbers may not reflect the prowess of some contemporaries, his contributions were part of a larger narrative as baseball continued to evolve in the 1950s. Antonello's career, though limited in scope, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game during this transformative era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 43 9 7 1 1 1 4 0 2 11 0.163 0.200 0.302 0.502 0.0

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.502 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1953 BRO NL 40 43 9 7 1 1 1 4 0 2 11 0.163 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 25 0 27 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 BRO OF 25 0 27 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 20
Center Field 2
Right Field 4