Ernie Fazio

Born: 1/25/1942 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 12/1/2017 in Danville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-07-03 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Ernest Joseph Fazio

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Biography

Ernie Fazio was a professional baseball player born in 1942, whose career spanned from 1962 to 1966. Primarily serving as a position player, Fazio appeared in 141 games at the Major League level. He contributed a total of 50 hits and recorded 2 home runs, along with 8 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .182. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he successfully stole 5 bases during his career. Fazio's playing days occurred during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of new offensive strategies and increasing athleticism among players. Although his statistical output may not reflect a standout career, Fazio's presence in the league during the early 1960s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the challenges and competitive spirit of players striving for success in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
141	274	37	50	10	4	2	8	5	33	85	0.182	0.273	0.270	0.543	-730.2

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 22.0% 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
1962	HOU	NL	12	12	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	5	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	HOU	NL	102	228	31	42	10	3	2	5	4	27	70	0.184	.246 (-25%)	.308 (-11%)	.371 (-25%)	.680 (-19%)	-730.2
1966	KC1	AL	27	34	3	7	0	1	0	2	1	4	10	0.206	—	—	—	—	0.0