Al Gionfriddo, baseball player, 1944-1947

Al Gionfriddo

Born: 3/8/1922 in Dysart, PA, USA

Died: 3/14/2003 in Solvang, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-23 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Albert Francis Gionfriddo

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Biography

Al Gionfriddo, born in 1922, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1944 to 1947. Primarily playing as an outfielder, Gionfriddo appeared in 228 games over his four seasons in Major League Baseball. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a batting average of .266, accumulating 154 hits, 2 home runs, and 58 RBIs. In addition to his offensive contributions, Gionfriddo demonstrated his speed on the basepaths, recording 15 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Gionfriddo played during a transformative period in baseball, shortly after World War II when the sport was beginning to regain its popularity. Despite a relatively brief career, his contributions to the game were notable during this era, which was characterized by a shift toward more athletic and versatile players. His legacy is particularly remembered for his defensive prowess and the role he played in the outfield, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
228 580 95 154 22 12 2 58 15 91 39 0.266 0.366 0.355 0.721 843.8

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .366 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — near 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
1944 PIT NL 4 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1945 PIT NL 122 409 74 116 18 9 2 42 12 60 22 0.284 .260 (+9%) .328 (+15%) .354 (+9%) .683 (+12%) 1022.5
1946 PIT NL 64 102 11 26 2 2 0 10 1 14 5 0.255 .256 (-1%) .328 (+5%) .358 (-12%) .687 (-4%) -44.8
1947 PIT NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 BRO NL 37 62 10 11 2 1 0 6 2 16 11 0.177 .262 (-32%) .336 (+3%) .376 (-36%) .712 (-18%) 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1947 WS BRO 4 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 157 0 316 9 14 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 PIT OF 1 0 3 0 0 0
1945 PIT OF 106 0 235 6 9 2
1946 PIT OF 33 0 49 2 3 0
1947 BRO OF 17 0 29 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 33
Center Field 95
Right Field 32