Jay Loviglio, baseball player, 1980-1983

Jay Loviglio

Born: 5/30/1956 in Freeport, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-02 | Final Game: 1983-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Paul Loviglio

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Biography

Jay Loviglio, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1983. Primarily serving as a position player, Loviglio's career spanned just a few years, during which he played in 46 games. His time in the league was characterized by his speed on the base paths, as he recorded 5 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game with his agility, even if his offensive statistics reflected the struggles many players faced during that era. With a batting average of .192, Loviglio encountered significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career with 10 hits and 4 RBIs. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions to the teams he played for extended beyond mere statistics, as he demonstrated the hustle and tenacity that often defined players of his time. Loviglio's career unfolded in an era marked by shifting gameplay strategies, where speed and defensive prowess began to take precedence as the game evolved. Despite a brief tenure in the major leagues, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedication and passion that countless players have brought to the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 52 17 10 0 0 0 4 5 3 6 0.192 0.236 0.192 0.429 0.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 39.6% 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
1980 PHI NL 16 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CHW AL 14 15 5 4 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1982 CHW AL 15 31 5 6 0 0 0 2 2 1 4 0.194 — — — — 0.0
1983 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 17 11 32 35 2 5
3B 4 3 4 7 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 PHI 2B 1 1 3 2 0 0
1981 CHA 2B 3 1 5 3 0 0
1981 CHA 3B 4 3 4 7 3 2
1982 CHA 2B 13 9 24 30 2 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 17
Third Base 4
Designated Hitter 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Suffolk County Community College Brentwood NY 1975, 1976, 1977