Milo Candini, baseball player, 1943-1951

Milo Candini

Born: 8/3/1917 in Manteca, CA, USA

Died: 3/17/1998 in Manteca, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-01 | Final Game: 1951-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Milo Cain Candini

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Biography

Milo Candini was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 until 1951. Born in 1917, Candini's career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, marked by the impact of World War II and the subsequent rise of a new generation of players. He made his debut on May 1, 1943, and showcased his talents over the course of his eight-season career. Candini finished with a record of 26-21 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.92, demonstrating a solid ability to manage opposing hitters and contribute to his team's success. Throughout his career, Candini struck out 183 batters and recorded 8 saves, indicating his versatility and effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever. His playing style was characterized by a mix of control and resilience on the mound, traits that made him a valuable asset during an era when many of the league's top players were serving in the military. Although his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Candini's contributions to the game during a challenging period of American history remain noteworthy, reflecting the spirit of perseverance that defined baseball in the 1940s. He retired on August 15, 1951, leaving behind a legacy as a competent pitcher who played a role in the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 21 174 37 13 5 8 537.7 530 234 18 250 183 3.92 0

Career ERA 3.92 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — near 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
1943 WSN AL 11 7 28 21 8 3 1 166.0 144 46 65 67 2.49 3.50 (+29%) -
1944 WSN AL 6 7 28 10 4 2 1 103.0 110 47 49 31 4.11 3.57 (-15%) -
1946 WSN AL 2 0 9 0 0 0 1 21.7 15 5 4 6 2.08 3.59 (+42%) -
1947 WSN AL 3 4 38 2 0 0 1 87.0 96 50 35 31 5.17 3.97 (-30%) -
1948 WSN AL 2 3 35 4 1 0 3 94.3 96 54 63 23 5.15 4.10 (-26%) -
1949 WSN AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 5.7 4 3 1 1 4.76 — -
1950 PHI NL 1 0 18 0 0 0 0 30.0 32 9 15 10 2.70 4.36 (+38%) 56.4
1951 PHI NL 1 0 15 0 0 0 0 30.0 33 20 18 14 6.00 4.04 (-49%) -457.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
174 144 16 35 6 0 1 8 0 6 28 0.243 0.278 0.306 0.584 -382.1

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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 WSN AL 28 56 2 9 1 0 1 4 0 0 14 0.161 .255 (-37%) .324 (-51%) .346 (-33%) .671 (-41%) -382.1
1944 WSN AL 28 32 5 10 2 0 0 2 0 1 6 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1946 WSN AL 9 6 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1947 WSN AL 38 18 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1948 WSN AL 35 22 3 8 1 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1949 WSN AL 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1950 PHI NL 18 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1951 PHI NL 15 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 174 0 33 101 3 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 WS1 P 28 0 9 36 0 2
1944 WS1 P 28 0 4 17 0 4
1946 WS1 P 9 0 0 3 0 0
1947 WS1 P 38 0 6 15 0 1
1948 WS1 P 35 0 9 16 2 0
1949 WS1 P 3 0 1 0 0 0
1950 PHI P 18 0 3 7 0 1
1951 PHI P 15 0 1 7 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 174