Joe Margoneri

Born: 1/13/1930 in Somerset, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-25 | Final Game: 1957-06-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Emanuel Margoneri

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Joe Margoneri was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1956 to 1957. Born in 1930, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the sport, when the game was beginning to see the impact of television and increasing fan engagement. Margoneri played for a short time in the league, yet his contributions on the mound were notable for a player of his era. Throughout his career, Margoneri compiled a record of 7 wins and 7 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29 over his appearances. He struck out 67 batters, showcasing his ability to compete against some of the best hitters of his time. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was integral to his teams during his tenure in the league. Margoneri’s brief but impactful career remains a part of baseball history, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by players during the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	7	36	15	3	0	0	126.0	132	60	13	70	67	4.29	0

Career ERA 4.29 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 9.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1956	NY1	NL	6	6	23	13	2	0	0	91.7	88	40	49	49	3.93	3.96 (+1%)	-1498.6
1957	NY1	NL	1	1	13	2	1	0	0	34.3	44	20	21	18	5.24	3.83 (-37%)	107.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	37	1	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	11	0.081	0.081	0.162	0.243	0.0

Career AVG .081 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 68.6% below league average.

Career OBP .081 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 75.3% below league average.

Career SLG .162 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 58.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.243 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 66.3% 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
1956	NY1	NL	23	29	1	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	8	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	NY1	NL	13	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	36	15	4	20	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	NY1	P	23	13	3	15	1	0
1957	NY1	P	13	2	1	5	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	36