Johnny Lucadello

Born: 2/22/1919 in Thurber, TX, USA

Died: 10/30/2001 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-24 | Final Game: 1947-06-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Lucadello

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Biography

Johnny Lucadello was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1938 until 1947. Known for his versatility as a position player, Lucadello played in a total of 239 games throughout his career. He recorded 181 hits, achieving a batting average of .264, and demonstrated his power at the plate with 5 home runs and 60 runs batted in. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, contributing 6 stolen bases to his career totals. Lucadello's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, as he navigated the challenges of a world recovering from the Great Depression and the onset of World War II, which interrupted the careers of many players. His contributions on the field reflected the resilience and determination of athletes during a time when the game was evolving. While he may not have been a household name, Lucadello's dedication to the sport and his consistent performance left a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	1.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	1.250	1.750

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1941	4.0	4.0	1.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	1.250	1.750

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
239	686	95	181	36	7	5	60	6	93	56	0.264	0.353	0.359	0.712	770.4

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.716 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	SLA	AL	7	20	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	SLA	AL	9	30	0	7	2	0	0	4	0	2	4	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	SLA	AL	17	63	15	20	4	2	2	10	1	6	4	0.317	.267 (+19%)	.335 (+18%)	.387 (+39%)	.722 (+29%)	298.4
1941	SLA	AL	107	351	58	98	22	4	2	31	5	48	23	0.279	.262 (+6%)	.332 (+10%)	.373 (+2%)	.705 (+6%)	478.3
1946	SLA	AL	87	210	21	52	7	1	1	15	0	36	20	0.248	.256 (-4%)	.328 (+9%)	.358 (-15%)	.687 (-4%)	-6.4
1947	NYY	AL	12	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	117	256	289	20	63
3B	49	46	81	8	4
OF	1	5	0	0	0
SS	12	33	14	8	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1938	SLA	3B	6	5	5	1	0
1939	SLA	2B	7	16	15	3	3
1940	SLA	2B	16	37	53	3	14
1941	SLA	2B	70	147	185	13	36
1941	SLA	3B	6	10	10	1	0
1941	SLA	OF	1	5	0	0	0
1941	SLA	SS	12	33	14	8	4
1946	SLA	2B	19	53	36	1	10
1946	SLA	3B	37	31	66	6	4
1947	NYA	2B	5	3	0	0	0