Joe Kirrene, baseball player, 1950-1954

Joe Kirrene

Born: 10/4/1931 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 10/19/2016 in San Ramon, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-10-01 | Final Game: 1954-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Joseph John Kirrene

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Biography

Joe Kirrene was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who played in the Major Leagues from 1950 to 1954. Primarily positioned as a player, Kirrene's career spanned a brief yet impactful period, during which he participated in 10 games. He showcased a solid batting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of .296, which reflects his proficiency at the plate during his time in the league. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 4 RBIs and recorded 8 hits, demonstrating his capacity to drive in runs and make contact with the ball. Additionally, he displayed his speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Kirrene's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with the integration of players and the increasing competitiveness of the league. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, his performance left a mark, particularly as he competed against some of the game's legends. Despite the challenges of a short career, Kirrene's achievements reflect the dedication and skill necessary to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 27 4 8 1 0 0 4 1 5 3 0.296 0.424 0.333 0.758 0.0

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +12.4% above league average.

Career OBP .424 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +24.9% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.758 vs. league average 0.736 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
1950 CHW AL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1954 CHW AL 9 23 4 7 1 0 0 4 1 5 2 0.304 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 10 6 8 12 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 CHA 3B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1954 CHA 3B 9 6 7 11 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 10