Don Manno, baseball player, 1940-1941

Don Manno

Born: 5/4/1915 in Williamsport, PA, USA

Died: 3/11/1995 in Williamsport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-22 | Final Game: 1941-07-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Donald D. Manno

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Biography

Don Manno, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1940 to 1941. Primarily serving as a position player, Manno made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was beginning to feel the effects of World War II. He played a total of 25 games, during which he recorded 7 hits and 1 home run, contributing 8 RBIs to his team's efforts. Manno finished his career with a batting average of .189, a statistic that reflects the challenges many players faced in an era marked by fierce competition and the evolving dynamics of the game. Manno's time in the majors was limited, but his presence on the field exemplified the spirit of determination that characterized many players of his generation. Despite modest statistics, his contributions during his brief stint in the league are a reminder of the countless athletes who pursued their dreams in the face of significant historical challenges. As baseball transitioned through the tumultuous years of the late 1930s and early 1940s, Manno's career remains a small, yet meaningful, chapter in the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 37 3 7 1 0 1 8 0 3 9 0.189 0.250 0.297 0.547 0.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.547 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 23.4% 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
1940 BSN NL 3 7 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1941 BSN NL 22 30 2 5 1 0 0 4 0 3 7 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
3B 3 0 2 0 0 0
OF 7 0 12 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 BSN OF 2 0 5 0 0 0
1941 BSN 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1941 BSN 3B 3 0 2 0 0 0
1941 BSN OF 5 0 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Third Base 3
Left Field 5
Right Field 2