Jim Castiglia, baseball player, 1942-1942

Jim Castiglia

Born: 9/30/1918 in Passaic, NJ, USA

Died: 12/26/2007 in Rockville, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-14 | Final Game: 1942-06-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Vincent Castiglia

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Biography

Jim Castiglia was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the early 1940s. His career spanned from April 14, 1942, to June 13, 1942, during a time when Major League Baseball was grappling with the impact of World War II, which saw many star players serving in the military. Castiglia made the most of his limited opportunities on the field, appearing in 16 games and showcasing an impressive batting average of .389. Throughout his short career, Castiglia recorded 7 hits and drove in 2 runs, though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, his performance remained noteworthy, particularly given the competitive environment of the era. Castiglia's ability to maintain a high batting average during his time on the field demonstrated his potential as a skilled hitter, reflecting the talent that emerged from the challenges of the time. His legacy, while not widely recognized, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal period in the sport's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 18 2 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.389 0.421 0.389 0.810 0.0

Career AVG .389 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +53.5% above league average.

Career OBP .421 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +30.3% above league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.810 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — +20.4% 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
1942 PHA AL 16 18 2 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.389 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 0 6 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 PHA C 3 0 6 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgetown University Washington DC 1939, 1940, 1941