John Bottarini

Born: 9/14/1908 in Crockett, CA, USA

Died: 10/8/1976 in Jemez Springs, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-22 | Final Game: 1937-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Charles Bottarini

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Biography

John Bottarini was born in 1908 and enjoyed a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1937 season. A position player, Bottarini's time in the big leagues spanned from April 22 to September 9 of that year, during which he participated in 26 games. He showcased his batting skills with a .275 batting average, accumulating 11 hits, including one home run, and driving in seven runs. While Bottarini did not contribute any stolen bases to his statistics, his performance reflected the competitive nature of the era as baseball was evolving into a more dynamic sport. Bottarini’s playing style was characterized by his ability to make solid contact at the plate, and his contributions, albeit limited, highlighted the depth of talent present in the minor leagues during the late 1930s. This era was marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Although his major league career was short-lived, Bottarini remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	40	3	11	3	0	1	7	0	5	10	0.275	0.370	0.425	0.795	0.0

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career SLG .425 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.795 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +7.3% 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
1937	CHC	NL	26	40	3	11	3	0	1	7	0	5	10	0.275	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	18	0	44	9	0	0
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	CHN	C	18	0	44	9	0	0
1937	CHN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	18
Left Field	1