Jay Difani, baseball player, 1948-1949

Jay Difani

Born: 12/21/1922 in Crystal City, MO, USA

Died: 12/3/2003 in Crystal City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-23 | Final Game: 1949-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Clarence Joseph Difani

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Biography

Jay Difani, born in 1922, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief but notable career in the late 1940s. Difani played as a position player, with his time in the big leagues spanning from April 23, 1948, to April 28, 1949. Although his career was short, he showcased his talent in a limited number of games, appearing in just four contests and finishing with a batting average of .333. This statistic reflects his ability to make an impact at the plate, as he recorded one hit during his time in the majors. Difani's playing career occurred during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-World War II era, which saw the game evolving with new talent and strategies. While he did not reach the heights of some of his contemporaries, his brief foray into the major leagues is a testament to his skills as a player. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, Difani's participation in the sport during this pivotal time in baseball history remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 0.333 0.667 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +26.7% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +74.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — +38.3% 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
1948 WSN AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1949 WSN AL 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 WS1 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Missouri Columbia Columbia MO 1941, 1942, 1943