Joe Giannini, baseball player, 1911-1911

Joe Giannini

Born: 9/8/1888 in Drytown, CA, USA

Died: 9/26/1942 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-08-07 | Final Game: 1911-08-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Joseph Francis Giannini

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Biography

Joe Giannini was a professional baseball player born in 1888, whose brief career in Major League Baseball unfolded on August 7, 1911. He played as a position player, participating in only a single game during his time in the league. Despite the brevity of his career, Giannini made a notable appearance, finishing with 1 hit in 2 at-bats, which resulted in a batting average of 0.5. He did not hit any home runs or record any RBIs, nor did he attempt a stolen base throughout his professional outing. Giannini's singular game is a testament to the fleeting nature of careers in the early 20th century, a period marked by fierce competition and the evolving dynamics of the game. While his time in the limelight was short-lived, it encapsulated the spirit of many players of his era, who often faced challenges in securing a lasting place in the sport. Joe Giannini remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes whose contributions may not have been extensive but nonetheless form the rich tapestry of the game's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 1.000 1.500 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +87.6% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +48.7% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +180.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.500 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — +116.4% 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
1911 BOS AL 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 1 0 0 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 BOS SS 1 0 0 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of San Francisco San Francisco CA 1909, 1910, 1911