Fred Caligiuri

Born: 10/22/1918 in West Hickory, PA, USA

Died: 11/30/2018 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-03 | Final Game: 1942-09-20

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

Full name: Frederick John Caligiuri

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Biography

Fred Caligiuri was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. Born in 1918, Caligiuri's career spanned from 1941 until his final appearance on September 20, 1942. He played during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II was impacting the sport and leading to the depletion of player rosters across the league. Throughout his career, Caligiuri recorded a win-loss record of 2-5 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.52. He struck out 27 batters and notched 1 save, showcasing his abilities as a reliable option on the mound. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, Caligiuri's contributions to the game during this era reflect the challenges faced by many players at the time, as they navigated the pressures of both sport and service to their country. His legacy remains a testament to the resilience of athletes in the face of adversity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	5	18	7	4	0	1	79.7	90	40	4	32	27	4.52	0

Career ERA 4.52 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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
1941	PHA	AL	2	2	5	5	4	0	0	43.0	45	14	14	7	2.93	3.94 (+26%)	-134.9
1942	PHA	AL	0	3	13	2	0	0	1	36.7	45	26	18	20	6.38	3.57 (-79%)	-243.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	32	2	5	3	1	0	1	0	1	8	0.156	0.182	0.312	0.494	0.0

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.494 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 28.3% 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
1941	PHA	AL	5	20	2	4	2	1	0	1	0	0	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	PHA	AL	13	12	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	2	11	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	PHA	P	5	0	2	3	0	0
1942	PHA	P	13	0	0	8	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18