Art Ceccarelli, baseball player, 1955-1960

Art Ceccarelli

Born: 4/2/1930 in New Haven, CT, USA

Died: 7/11/2012 in Orange, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-05-03 | Final Game: 1960-05-17

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

Full name: Arthur Edward Ceccarelli

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Biography

Art Ceccarelli was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1930, whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 1955 to 1960. Making his debut during an era characterized by the transition from the post-war period into the more offensively charged years of the late 1950s, Ceccarelli showcased his talents primarily with the Chicago Cubs. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 9-18 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.05. His pitching style reflected the evolving nature of the game during this time, as more pitchers began to adapt to the changing dynamics of hitting and defense. Ceccarelli struck out a total of 166 batters over his playing years, demonstrating his ability to find success on the mound despite the challenges of competition. While he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher contributed to the depth of the teams he played for, particularly in an era that emphasized the importance of reliable starting pitchers. After his retirement on May 17, 1960, Ceccarelli left behind a legacy as a part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the future of baseball, navigating the sport through a pivotal time in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 18 79 42 8 3 0 306.7 309 172 46 147 166 5.05 0

Career ERA 5.05 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 29.3% 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
1955 KC1 AL 4 7 31 16 3 1 0 123.7 123 73 71 68 5.31 4.00 (-33%) -3474.9
1956 KC1 AL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 10.0 13 8 4 2 7.20 3.96 (-82%) -853.0
1957 BAL AL 0 5 20 8 1 0 0 58.0 62 29 31 30 4.50 3.83 (-17%) 46.4
1959 CHC NL 5 5 18 15 4 2 0 102.0 95 54 37 56 4.76 3.90 (-22%) -
1960 CHC NL 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 13.0 16 8 4 10 5.54 3.82 (-45%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 88 3 6 0 0 0 2 0 6 43 0.068 0.128 0.068 0.196 0.0

Career AVG .068 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 73.5% below league average.

Career OBP .128 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Career SLG .068 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 82.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.196 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 72.8% 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
1955 KC1 AL 31 38 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0.079 — — — — 0.0
1956 KC1 AL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1957 BAL AL 20 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1959 CHC NL 18 33 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 16 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1960 CHC NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 79 42 7 43 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 KC1 P 31 16 3 14 0 0
1956 KC1 P 3 2 0 5 0 0
1957 BAL P 20 8 2 7 1 0
1959 CHN P 18 15 2 15 1 1
1960 CHN P 7 1 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 79