Del Bissonette

Born: 9/6/1899 in Winthrop, ME, USA

Died: 6/9/1972 in Augusta, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-11 | Final Game: 1933-06-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Delphia Louis Bissonette

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Biography

Del Bissonette was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, known for his impressive hitting ability and versatility on the field. Born in 1899, Bissonette played in the big leagues from 1928 until his retirement in 1933, amassing a total of 604 games over his career. He demonstrated a remarkable batting average of .305, reflecting his skill at the plate and ability to consistently connect with the ball. Throughout his career, he recorded 699 hits, including 66 home runs and 391 RBIs, establishing himself as a significant offensive contributor during his time. Bissonette's playing style was characterized by his power-hitting capabilities and an aggressive approach on the bases, as evidenced by his 17 stolen bases. He played during an era that was transitioning away from the deadball era, embracing a more dynamic style of play that emphasized both power and speed. His contributions to the teams he played for were invaluable, as he not only excelled individually but also played a key role in the development of the game during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Del Bissonette remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history, remembered for his achievements and the impact he made in his relatively brief career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
604	2291	359	699	117	50	66	391	17	233	269	0.305	0.371	0.486	0.857	6719.2

Career AVG .305 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career OBP .371 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career SLG .486 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +20.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.857 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — +14.8% 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
1928	BRO	NL	155	587	90	188	30	13	25	106	5	70	75	0.320	.280 (+14%)	.342 (+16%)	.395 (+37%)	.737 (+27%)	3391.0
1929	BRO	NL	116	431	68	121	28	10	12	75	2	46	58	0.281	.289 (-3%)	.353 (-1%)	.415 (+14%)	.769 (+8%)	570.1
1930	BRO	NL	146	572	102	192	33	13	16	113	4	56	66	0.336	.293 (+14%)	.354 (+12%)	.429 (+22%)	.784 (+17%)	2136.5
1931	BRO	NL	152	587	90	170	19	14	12	87	4	59	53	0.290	.276 (+5%)	.338 (+5%)	.388 (+11%)	.726 (+8%)	961.4
1933	BRO	NL	35	114	9	28	7	0	1	10	2	2	17	0.246	.270 (-9%)	.329 (-22%)	.377 (-12%)	.707 (-16%)	-339.8