Tony Balsamo

Born: 11/21/1937 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-14 | Final Game: 1962-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Anthony Fred Balsamo

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Biography

Tony Balsamo was a professional baseball player born in 1937, whose career spanned a brief period from April 14, 1962, to June 26, 1962. A position player, Balsamo played in 18 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he recorded 1 hit with a batting average of 0.2. Despite his limited opportunities at the plate, Balsamo's journey to the majors reflected the aspirations of many players during an era marked by fierce competition and a rapidly evolving game. Balsamo’s tenure in the big leagues was relatively short, yet it serves as a reminder of the many athletes who dreamt of making it to the highest level of baseball. With no home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases to his name, Balsamo’s statistical output was modest, but his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, particularly in the early 1960s, a time when the sport was beginning to see a shift toward more dynamic styles of play. His story reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by players in the ever-competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	18	0	0	0	0	29.3	34	21	1	20	27	6.44	0

Career ERA 6.44 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 62.9% worse 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
1962	CHC	NL	0	1	18	0	0	0	0	29.3	34	21	20	27	6.44	3.96 (-63%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.600	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1962	CHC	NL	18	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	3	6	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	CHN	P	18	0	3	6	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Fordham University	New York	NY	1956, 1957, 1958