Pompeyo Davalillo, baseball player, 1953-1953

Pompeyo Davalillo

Born: 6/30/1928 in Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela

Died: 2/28/2013 in Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1953-08-01 | Final Game: 1953-08-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'3" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Pompeyo Antonio Davalillo

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Biography

Pompeyo Davalillo was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who made a brief yet impactful mark in Major League Baseball during his career from 1953. Primarily serving as a position player, Davalillo played in 19 games, making a notable impression with a batting average of .293. He recorded 17 hits during his time in the league, contributing 2 runs batted in and demonstrating his ability to get on base without hitting home runs, as evidenced by his 0 home runs statistic. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Davalillo's career spanned a period when baseball was evolving in the post-war era, filled with a mix of old-school playing styles and the emerging talents of a new generation of players. His contributions on the field, although limited in terms of games played, reflected the competitive nature and depth of talent during the early 1950s. His time in the major leagues may have been short-lived, but it serves as a reminder of the many players who graced the diamond, each contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 58 10 17 1 0 0 2 1 1 7 0.293 0.305 0.310 0.615 -157.4

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1953 WSN AL 19 58 10 17 1 0 0 2 1 1 7 0.293 .264 (+11%) .335 (-9%) .397 (-22%) .733 (-16%) -157.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 17 0 39 47 6 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 WS1 SS 17 0 39 47 6 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 17