Hank Camelli, baseball player, 1943-1947

Hank Camelli

Born: 12/9/1914 in Gloucester, MA, USA

Died: 7/14/1996 in Wellesley, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-10-03 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Henry Richard Camelli

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Biography

Hank Camelli was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1943 to 1947. Born in 1914, Camelli played primarily as a position player during an era marked by the challenges of World War II, which saw many talented athletes serving in the military. Despite the difficulties of the time, he managed to make a mark in the Major Leagues, participating in 159 games. Over the course of his career, he recorded 86 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 26 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .229. Camelli's playing style reflected the gritty determination of the era, characterized by a focus on teamwork and perseverance amidst adversity. He did not steal any bases during his time in the league, which indicated a more traditional approach to base running. While not a superstar, his contributions during a transitional period in baseball history were notable, as the sport began to integrate and evolve in the post-war years. Hank Camelli remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the spirit of those who played the game during challenging times.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
159 376 33 86 15 4 2 26 0 46 39 0.229 0.313 0.306 0.619 -621.7

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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
1943 PIT NL 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1944 PIT NL 63 125 14 37 5 1 1 10 0 18 12 0.296 .261 (+13%) .325 (+18%) .357 (+5%) .683 (+11%) 301.0
1945 PIT NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 PIT NL 42 96 8 20 2 2 0 5 0 8 9 0.208 .256 (-19%) .328 (-18%) .358 (-24%) .687 (-21%) -354.5
1947 BSN NL 52 150 10 29 8 1 1 11 0 18 18 0.193 .262 (-26%) .336 (-17%) .376 (-26%) .712 (-21%) -568.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 153 0 489 55 17 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 PIT C 1 0 4 1 0 0
1944 PIT C 61 0 170 16 8 0
1945 PIT C 1 0 4 0 0 0
1946 PIT C 39 0 117 18 4 2
1947 BSN C 51 0 194 20 5 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 154