Stan Galle, baseball player, 1942-1942

Stan Galle

Born: 2/7/1919 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 1/28/2006 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-14 | Final Game: 1942-05-13

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

Full name: Stanley Joseph Galle

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Biography

Stan Galle, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. He played as a position player primarily for a short stint in the 1942 season, participating in 13 games. Galle's career was marked by limited offensive production, as he recorded two hits and one run batted in, finishing the season with a batting average of .111. His contributions on the field were modest, with no home runs or stolen bases to his name. Galle's time in the majors coincided with a significant period in baseball history, as World War II impacted the sport and led to many players enlisting or being drafted. This era saw a mix of seasoned veterans and newcomers, as teams adjusted their rosters to cope with the loss of talent. Despite Galle's short career, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and changes that influenced the game during a tumultuous time. His legacy, although not defined by extensive statistics, reflects the spirit of perseverance that characterized many players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 18 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.111 0.158 0.111 0.269 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 60.0% 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
1942 WSN AL 13 18 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 0 3 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 WS1 3B 3 0 3 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 3