Al Campanis, baseball player, 1943-1943

Al Campanis

Born: 11/2/1916 in Kos, South Aegean, Greece

Died: 6/21/1998 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-23 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Alexander Sebastian Campanis

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Biography

Al Campanis was a professional baseball player born in 1916, whose career spanned a brief period from 1943 to 1943. He played as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was still deeply affected by the backdrop of World War II, which saw many star players serving in the military and a significant reduction in available talent. Despite his limited career, Campanis made his mark in the game. Over the course of his career, Campanis appeared in 7 games, achieving 2 hits and finishing with a batting average of 0.1. He recorded no home runs or RBIs, and did not steal any bases. Although his playing time was minimal, Campanis's journey in baseball extended beyond his on-field contributions; he later became known for his role as a front office executive and manager, showcasing his deep understanding of the game and influencing future generations of players. His legacy in baseball is marked by his transition from player to executive, highlighting the diverse paths individuals in the sport can take.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 20 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 0.100 0.250 0.100 0.350 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 71.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.350 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 47.9% 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 BRO NL 7 20 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 0 25 20 0 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 BRO 2B 7 0 25 20 0 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
New York University New York NY 1938, 1939, 1940