Dom DiMaggio, baseball player, 1940-1953

Dom DiMaggio

Born: 2/12/1917 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 5/8/2009 in Marion, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1953-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Dominic Paul DiMaggio

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Biography

Dominic DiMaggio, born in 1917, was a prominent American baseball player who had a significant impact on the game during his career from 1940 to 1953. Known for his exceptional hitting ability and speed on the bases, DiMaggio played primarily as an outfielder and was a key figure in the Boston Red Sox lineup. Over the course of 1,399 games, he accumulated 1,680 hits, showcased his power with 87 home runs, and drove in 618 RBIs, all while boasting an impressive career batting average of .298. DiMaggio also demonstrated his agility on the field, stealing 100 bases throughout his tenure. A seven-time All-Star, DiMaggio was celebrated not only for his offensive prowess but also for his defensive skills in the outfield. He played during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the game through World War II and the early post-war years when many players were called to serve. His contributions to the Red Sox and the sport at large have left a lasting legacy, and he is often remembered as one of the key players of his generation, embodying the competitive spirit and talent of mid-20th century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1399 5640 1046 1680 308 57 87 618 100 750 571 0.298 0.383 0.419 0.802 15912.1

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career OBP .383 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.802 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +12.6% 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
1940 BOS AL 108 418 81 126 32 6 8 46 7 41 46 0.301 .267 (+13%) .335 (+9%) .387 (+20%) .722 (+15%) 1153.1
1941 BOS AL 144 584 117 165 37 6 8 58 13 90 57 0.283 .262 (+8%) .332 (+16%) .373 (+9%) .705 (+12%) 1720.7
1942 BOS AL 151 622 110 178 36 8 14 48 16 70 52 0.286 .253 (+13%) .323 (+13%) .349 (+25%) .672 (+19%) 2304.6
1946 BOS AL 142 534 85 169 24 7 7 73 10 66 58 0.316 .256 (+23%) .328 (+19%) .358 (+19%) .687 (+19%) 2124.4
1947 BOS AL 136 513 75 145 21 5 8 71 10 74 62 0.283 .262 (+8%) .336 (+12%) .376 (+4%) .712 (+7%) 960.2
1948 BOS AL 155 648 127 185 40 4 9 87 10 101 58 0.285 .263 (+8%) .340 (+13%) .379 (+6%) .719 (+9%) 1476.5
1949 BOS AL 145 605 126 186 34 5 8 60 9 96 55 0.307 .262 (+17%) .343 (+18%) .384 (+9%) .727 (+13%) 1921.7
1950 BOS AL 141 588 131 193 30 11 7 70 15 82 68 0.328 .265 (+23%) .346 (+20%) .401 (+13%) .747 (+16%) 2148.8
1951 BOS AL 146 639 113 189 34 4 12 72 4 73 53 0.296 .260 (+13%) .336 (+10%) .385 (+8%) .721 (+9%) 1260.0
1952 BOS AL 128 486 81 143 20 1 6 33 6 57 61 0.294 .252 (+16%) .326 (+13%) .369 (+2%) .696 (+7%) 842.1
1953 BOS AL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 27 2 7 3 0 0 3 2 2 0.259

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS BOS 7 27 2 7 3 0 0 3 2 2 0.259

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1373 0 3859 147 89 32

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 BOS OF 94 0 239 16 6 5
1941 BOS OF 144 0 386 16 15 2
1942 BOS OF 151 0 439 19 6 7
1946 BOS OF 142 0 390 9 6 2
1947 BOS OF 134 0 413 19 10 4
1948 BOS OF 155 0 503 13 10 4
1949 BOS OF 144 0 420 13 10 1
1950 BOS OF 140 0 390 15 7 2
1951 BOS OF 146 0 376 15 11 1
1952 BOS OF 123 0 303 12 8 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Center Field 1337
Right Field 26

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1949 Baseball Magazine All-Star CF
1946 TSN All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1951 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 16.0 336 0
1950 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 17.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 7.0 336 0
1948 Most Valuable Player AL 29th 3.0 336 0
1946 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 56.0 336 0
1941 Most Valuable Player AL 27th 1.0 336 0