Al Cuccinello

Born: 8/26/1914 in Long Island City, NY, USA

Died: 3/29/2004 in Malverne, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-05-17 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Alfred Edward Cuccinello

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Biography

Al Cuccinello, born in 1914, was an American professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1935 to 1935. Playing primarily as a position player, Cuccinello made a mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the end of the deadball era into a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 54 games, showcasing his abilities with a batting average of .248. Cuccinello recorded a total of 41 hits, including 4 home runs and 20 RBIs, reflecting his capability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts despite a limited number of games played. Notably, he did not record any stolen bases, emphasizing a more traditional style of play focused on hitting for average and power. Although his time in the league was short, Cuccinello's participation in the game during the mid-1930s placed him among a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future talents in the sport. His career remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players took during a transformative era in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	165	27	41	7	1	4	20	0	1	20	0.248	0.262	0.376	0.638	-470.4

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1935	NY1	NL	54	165	27	41	7	1	4	20	0	1	20	0.248	.279 (-11%)	.342 (-24%)	.399 (-6%)	.742 (-14%)	-470.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	48	0	113	140	13	26
3B	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	NY1	2B	48	0	113	140	13	26
1935	NY1	3B	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	48
Third Base	2