Art Garibaldi

Born: 8/21/1907 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 10/19/1967 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-06-20 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Arthur Edward Garibaldi

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Biography

Art Garibaldi, born in 1907, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the 1936 season. Primarily serving as a position player, Garibaldi's career was brief but impactful, spanning from June 20 to September 27 of that year. He played in 71 games, where he showcased his skills as a dependable hitter, finishing with 64 hits and a batting average of .276. His offensive contributions included 20 RBIs and one home run, complemented by three stolen bases, indicating a blend of power and speed that was notable for his era. Garibaldi's playing style reflected the transitional phase of baseball during the 1930s, a time when the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on athleticism and strategy. Although his Major League career was short-lived, his performance in the limited opportunities he had illustrated the potential that players of his time could possess. Garibaldi remains a part of baseball history as a testament to the many players who contributed to the sport during the pre-World War II era, a period marked by significant changes and the growing popularity of baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
71	232	30	64	12	0	1	20	3	16	30	0.276	0.323	0.341	0.663	-524.2

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1936	STL	NL	71	232	30	64	12	0	1	20	3	16	30	0.276	.283 (-3%)	.349 (-8%)	.404 (-16%)	.753 (-12%)	-524.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	24	0	50	67	3	5
3B	46	0	47	52	8	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	SLN	2B	24	0	50	67	3	5
1936	SLN	3B	46	0	47	52	8	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	24
Third Base	46