Carl Furillo, baseball player, 192 home runs, 1946-1960

Carl Furillo

Born: 3/8/1922 in Stony Creek Mills, PA, USA

Died: 1/21/1989 in Stony Creek Mills, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-16 | Final Game: 1960-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Carl Anthony Furillo

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Biography

Carl Furillo, born in 1922, was a prominent outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1946 until his retirement in 1960. Known for his powerful hitting and exceptional fielding, Furillo spent the majority of his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, showcasing his skills during a transformative era in baseball that included the integration of the sport and the rise of the Dodgers as a powerhouse team. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,806 games, compiled 1,910 hits, and recorded a batting average of .299, highlighting his consistency and ability to perform at a high level. Furillo's offensive contributions included 192 home runs and 1,058 RBIs, making him a key player in the Dodgers' lineup during their successful runs in the late 1940s and 1950s. He was selected as an All-Star twice, underscoring his status among the elite players of his time. Renowned for his strong arm and defensive prowess in right field, Furillo was integral to the Dodgers' success, helping the team capture the 1955 World Series title. His career remains a significant part of baseball history, reflecting the competitive spirit and evolution of the game during a dynamic period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1806 6378 895 1910 324 56 192 1058 48 514 436 0.299 0.355 0.458 0.813 15150.0

Career AVG .299 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career SLG .458 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +18.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.813 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +13.1% 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
1946 BRO NL 117 335 29 95 18 6 3 35 6 31 20 0.284 .256 (+10%) .328 (+5%) .358 (+12%) .687 (+9%) 480.0
1947 BRO NL 124 437 61 129 24 7 8 88 7 34 24 0.295 .262 (+13%) .336 (+3%) .376 (+16%) .712 (+10%) 728.9
1948 BRO NL 108 364 55 108 20 4 4 44 6 43 32 0.297 .263 (+13%) .340 (+10%) .379 (+7%) .719 (+9%) 643.6
1949 BRO NL 142 549 95 177 27 10 18 106 4 37 29 0.322 .262 (+23%) .343 (+7%) .384 (+32%) .727 (+20%) 2022.8
1950 BRO NL 153 620 99 189 30 6 18 106 8 41 40 0.305 .265 (+15%) .346 (+2%) .401 (+14%) .747 (+9%) 977.7
1951 BRO NL 158 667 93 197 32 4 16 91 8 43 33 0.295 .260 (+13%) .336 (+2%) .385 (+11%) .721 (+7%) 824.3
1952 BRO NL 134 425 52 105 18 1 8 59 1 31 33 0.247 .252 (-2%) .326 (-7%) .369 (-5%) .696 (-6%) -538.8
1953 BRO NL 132 479 82 165 38 6 21 92 1 34 32 0.344 .264 (+30%) .335 (+17%) .397 (+46%) .733 (+33%) 2992.9
1954 BRO NL 150 547 56 161 23 1 19 96 2 49 35 0.294 .261 (+13%) .333 (+7%) .390 (+14%) .723 (+11%) 1223.0
1955 BRO NL 140 523 83 164 24 3 26 95 4 43 43 0.314 .258 (+21%) .332 (+12%) .393 (+32%) .726 (+23%) 2343.9
1956 BRO NL 149 523 66 151 30 0 21 83 1 57 41 0.289 .258 (+12%) .331 (+8%) .397 (+17%) .728 (+13%) 1408.4
1957 BRO NL 119 395 61 121 17 4 12 66 0 29 33 0.306 .257 (+19%) .323 (+10%) .391 (+18%) .715 (+14%) 1079.6
1958 LAD NL 122 411 54 119 19 3 18 83 0 35 28 0.290 .257 (+12%) .324 (+6%) .394 (+22%) .719 (+15%) 1074.0
1959 LAD NL 50 93 8 27 4 0 0 13 0 7 11 0.290 .256 (+13%) .323 (+3%) .392 (-15%) .715 (-7%) -110.3
1960 LAD NL 8 10 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
40 128 13 34 9 0 2 13 13 15 0.266

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1959 WS LAN 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.250
1956 WS BRO 7 25 2 6 2 0 0 1 2 3 0.240
1955 WS BRO 7 27 4 8 1 0 1 3 3 5 0.296
1953 WS BRO 6 24 4 8 2 0 1 4 1 3 0.333
1952 WS BRO 7 23 1 4 2 0 0 0 3 3 0.174
1949 WS BRO 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.125
1947 WS BRO 6 17 2 6 2 0 0 3 3 0 0.353

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1739 641 3322 151 74 34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 BRO OF 112 0 292 9 5 4
1947 BRO OF 121 0 287 9 7 3
1948 BRO OF 104 0 274 13 5 2
1949 BRO OF 142 0 286 13 11 2
1950 BRO OF 153 0 246 18 8 2
1951 BRO OF 157 0 330 24 5 6
1952 BRO OF 131 0 225 12 3 2
1953 BRO OF 131 0 232 11 3 3
1954 BRO OF 149 143 306 10 9 3
1955 BRO OF 140 137 249 10 5 4
1956 BRO OF 146 141 230 10 4 2
1957 BRO OF 107 97 153 7 2 1
1958 LAN OF 119 105 187 5 5 0
1959 LAN OF 25 16 23 0 2 0
1960 LAN OF 2 2 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 51
Center Field 311
Right Field 1409

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1953 TSN All-Star OF
1950 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF
1950 Baseball Magazine All-Star RF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1958 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 1.0 336 0
1956 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 9.0 336 0
1955 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 2.0 336 0
1953 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 54.0 336 0
1951 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 6.0 336 0
1950 Most Valuable Player NL 30th 4.0 336 0
1949 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 68.0 336 2
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 36th 1.0 336 0