Dario Lodigiani

Born: 6/6/1916 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 2/10/2008 in Napa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-18 | Final Game: 1946-08-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Dario Antonio Lodigiani

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Biography

Dario Lodigiani, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player notable for his tenure in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1946. Primarily recognized as a position player, Lodigiani played a total of 405 games throughout his career, where he compiled 355 hits, 16 home runs, and 156 RBIs. His batting average stood at .260, reflecting a competent offensive presence during a period marked by the challenges of World War II, which significantly impacted the league and player availability. Lodigiani's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, with 12 stolen bases to his credit, adding an additional dimension to his gameplay. Although he may not have reached the level of superstardom as some of his contemporaries, Lodigiani's contributions to his teams during a tumultuous era of baseball remain a noteworthy part of the sport's rich history. He retired on August 18, 1946, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player in the post-deadball era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
405	1364	142	355	71	7	16	156	12	141	86	0.260	0.338	0.358	0.696	-455.4

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.710 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
1938	PHA	AL	93	325	36	91	15	1	6	44	3	34	25	0.280	.272 (+3%)	.341 (+6%)	.392 (-1%)	.734 (+2%)	209.3
1939	PHA	AL	121	393	46	102	22	4	6	44	2	42	18	0.260	.274 (-5%)	.342 (-1%)	.393 (-3%)	.735 (-2%)	-158.6
1940	PHA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CHW	AL	87	322	39	77	19	2	4	40	0	31	19	0.239	.262 (-9%)	.332 (-5%)	.373 (-7%)	.705 (-6%)	-347.5
1942	CHW	AL	59	168	9	47	7	0	0	15	3	18	10	0.280	.253 (+10%)	.323 (+9%)	.349 (-8%)	.672 (avg)	59.6
1946	CHW	AL	44	155	12	38	8	0	0	13	4	16	14	0.245	.256 (-5%)	.328 (-2%)	.358 (-17%)	.687 (-10%)	-218.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	115	0	264	337	32	66
3B	275	0	321	578	50	41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1938	PHA	2B	80	193	233	21	45
1938	PHA	3B	13	17	26	4	3
1939	PHA	2B	28	56	82	10	16
1939	PHA	3B	89	103	181	17	8
1941	CHA	3B	86	120	187	12	22
1942	CHA	2B	7	15	22	1	5
1942	CHA	3B	43	40	96	8	4
1946	CHA	3B	44	41	88	9	4