Carmen Fanzone

Born: 8/30/1941 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-07-21 | Final Game: 1974-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Carmen Donald Fanzone

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Biography

Carmen Fanzone was a professional baseball player who contributed to Major League Baseball during the early 1970s. Born in 1941, Fanzone made his mark as a versatile position player, appearing in a total of 237 games from 1970 to 1974. Throughout his career, he accumulated 132 hits, 20 home runs, and 94 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .224. Known for his power at the plate, Fanzone's 20 home runs showcased his ability to drive the ball, while his three stolen bases indicated a measure of speed that complemented his offensive skills. Fanzone played during a transformative time in baseball, characterized by the evolution of player roles and strategies in the post-deadball era. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the 1970s, as the league witnessed a shift towards more dynamic and athletic styles of play. Although his statistical achievements may not have placed him among the game's elite, Fanzone's presence in the league during this period adds 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
237	588	66	132	27	0	20	94	3	74	119	0.224	0.313	0.372	0.686	206.5

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1970	BOS	AL	10	15	0	3	1	0	3	0	2	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CHC	NL	12	43	5	8	2	2	5	0	2	7	0.186	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	CHC	NL	86	222	26	50	11	8	42	2	35	45	0.225	.243 (-8%)	.310 (+7%)	.353 (+8%)	.664 (+8%)	361.4
1973	CHC	NL	64	150	22	41	7	6	22	1	20	38	0.273	.256 (+6%)	.325 (+10%)	.378 (+16%)	.703 (+13%)	367.8
1974	CHC	NL	65	158	13	30	6	4	22	0	15	27	0.190	.256 (-26%)	.324 (-19%)	.369 (-18%)	.693 (-18%)	-522.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	54	41	412	24	5	31
2B	23	17	36	59	4	4
3B	104	73	78	172	29	16
OF	14	12	23	0	0	0
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	BOS	3B	5	3	4	8	4	1
1971	CHN	1B	2	2	11	1	0	2
1971	CHN	3B	3	2	2	8	2	0
1971	CHN	OF	6	6	9	0	0	0
1972	CHN	1B	21	17	187	5	1	12
1972	CHN	2B	13	12	26	43	0	2
1972	CHN	3B	36	28	29	67	8	7
1972	CHN	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1972	CHN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1973	CHN	1B	24	17	164	11	4	13
1973	CHN	3B	25	15	17	30	4	0
1973	CHN	OF	6	5	12	0	0	0
1974	CHN	1B	7	5	50	7	0	4
1974	CHN	2B	10	5	10	16	4	2
1974	CHN	3B	35	25	26	59	11	8
1974	CHN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0