Tony Conigliaro

Born: 1/7/1945 in Revere, MA, USA

Died: 2/24/1990 in Salem, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-16 | Final Game: 1975-06-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Anthony Richard Conigliaro

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Biography

Tony Conigliaro was a prominent American baseball player who made his mark as a powerful hitter during the 1960s and early 1970s. Born in 1945, Conigliaro broke into Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox in 1964, quickly establishing himself as a formidable presence at the plate. Over the course of his career, which lasted until 1975, he played in 876 games and accumulated 849 hits, including 166 home runs and 516 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .264. His ability to hit for both power and average made him a key figure in a Red Sox lineup that was on the verge of contention during an era dominated by pitchers. Conigliaro's career was marked by his selection as an All-Star, which highlighted his impact on the game. Known for his strong right-handed swing and aggressive playing style, he became a fan favorite in Boston. However, his promising career faced an abrupt interruption due to injuries, including a significant eye injury that hampered his performance. Despite the challenges, Conigliaro's contributions to the game and his place in Red Sox history remain significant, as he exemplified the resilience and talent of players during a transformative time in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
876	3221	464	849	139	23	166	516	20	287	629	0.264	0.327	0.476	0.803	9445.4

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .476 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — +27.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.803 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +16.5% 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
1964	BOS	AL	111	404	69	117	21	2	24	52	2	35	78	0.290	.250 (+16%)	.312 (+13%)	.377 (+40%)	.690 (+28%)	2035.5
1965	BOS	AL	138	521	82	140	21	5	32	82	4	51	116	0.269	.245 (+9%)	.310 (+9%)	.371 (+38%)	.682 (+25%)	2328.2
1966	BOS	AL	150	558	77	148	26	7	28	93	0	52	112	0.265	.248 (+7%)	.309 (+6%)	.376 (+30%)	.685 (+19%)	1924.9
1967	BOS	AL	95	349	59	100	11	5	20	67	4	27	58	0.287	.242 (+18%)	.306 (+11%)	.357 (+45%)	.663 (+30%)	1658.1
1969	BOS	AL	141	506	57	129	21	3	20	82	2	48	111	0.255	.248 (+3%)	.320 (avg)	.369 (+16%)	.689 (+9%)	731.6
1970	BOS	AL	146	560	89	149	20	1	36	116	4	43	93	0.266	.253 (+5%)	.325 (avg)	.385 (+29%)	.711 (+16%)	1557.0
1971	LAA	AL	74	266	23	59	18	0	4	15	3	23	52	0.222	.249 (-11%)	.316 (-10%)	.365 (-8%)	.682 (-9%)	-447.1
1975	BOS	AL	21	57	8	7	1	0	2	9	1	8	9	0.123	.257 (-52%)	.327 (-33%)	.374 (-34%)	.701 (-34%)	-342.8