Phil Masi, baseball player, 1939-1952

Phil Masi

Born: 1/6/1916 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 3/29/1990 in Mount Prospect, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-23 | Final Game: 1952-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 177 lbs

Full name: Philip Samuel Masi

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Biography

Phil Masi was an accomplished professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1939 to 1952. Born in 1916, Masi established himself as a reliable position player, appearing in a total of 1,229 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 917 hits, including 47 home runs, and drove in 417 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. With a career batting average of .264 and 45 stolen bases, Masi demonstrated both power and speed, making him a versatile asset on the field. Masi was selected as an All-Star four times during his career, a testament to his skill and impact in the game. He played during a transitional era in baseball, navigating through the late 1930s and into the post-World War II period, where the game was evolving with an increasing focus on athleticism and strategy. His contributions were not only instrumental to his teams but also reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as he competed against some of the greatest players of his time. Masi's legacy remains a notable part of baseball history, remembered for his consistent performance and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1229 3468 420 917 164 31 47 417 45 410 311 0.264 0.344 0.370 0.714 1129.3

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.705 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
1939 BSN NL 46 114 14 29 7 2 1 14 0 9 15 0.254 .274 (-7%) .342 (-8%) .393 (-4%) .735 (-6%) -140.9
1940 BSN NL 63 138 11 27 4 1 1 14 0 14 14 0.196 .267 (-27%) .335 (-20%) .387 (-33%) .722 (-27%) -653.9
1941 BSN NL 87 180 17 40 8 2 3 18 4 16 13 0.222 .262 (-15%) .332 (-14%) .373 (-9%) .705 (-11%) -413.4
1942 BSN NL 57 87 14 19 3 1 0 9 2 12 4 0.218 .253 (-14%) .323 (-3%) .349 (-21%) .672 (-12%) -158.9
1943 BSN NL 80 238 27 65 9 1 2 28 7 27 20 0.273 .255 (+7%) .324 (+7%) .346 (-1%) .671 (+3%) 173.2
1944 BSN NL 89 251 33 69 13 5 3 23 4 31 20 0.275 .261 (+5%) .325 (+9%) .357 (+13%) .683 (+11%) 493.1
1945 BSN NL 114 371 55 101 25 4 7 46 9 42 32 0.272 .260 (+4%) .328 (+6%) .354 (+18%) .683 (+12%) 795.7
1946 BSN NL 133 397 52 106 17 5 3 62 5 55 41 0.267 .256 (+4%) .328 (+9%) .358 (avg) .687 (+4%) 425.6
1947 BSN NL 126 411 54 125 22 4 9 50 7 47 27 0.304 .262 (+16%) .336 (+12%) .376 (+18%) .712 (+15%) 1228.9
1948 BSN NL 113 376 43 95 19 0 5 44 2 35 26 0.253 .263 (-4%) .340 (-7%) .379 (-10%) .719 (-8%) -602.8
1949 BSN NL 37 105 13 22 2 0 0 6 1 14 10 0.210 .262 (-20%) .343 (-12%) .384 (-40%) .727 (-27%) -462.2
1949 PIT NL 48 135 16 37 6 1 2 13 1 17 16 0.274 .262 (+4%) .343 (+3%) .384 (-2%) .727 (+1%) -462.2
1950 CHW AL 122 377 38 105 17 2 7 55 2 49 36 0.279 .265 (+5%) .346 (+6%) .401 (-3%) .747 (+1%) 172.0
1951 CHW AL 84 225 24 61 11 2 4 28 1 32 27 0.271 .260 (+4%) .336 (+9%) .385 (+1%) .721 (+5%) 271.2
1952 CHW AL 30 63 9 16 1 1 0 7 0 10 10 0.254 .252 (+1%) .326 (+9%) .369 (-18%) .696 (-6%) -27.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 8 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 WS BSN 5 8 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 0 190 16 4 13
3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
C 1101 0 3690 495 72 59
OF 4 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 BSN C 42 0 104 15 5 4
1940 BSN C 52 0 137 32 6 2
1941 BSN C 83 0 194 31 5 3
1942 BSN C 39 0 78 21 4 1
1942 BSN OF 4 0 4 0 0 0
1943 BSN C 73 0 192 40 2 2
1944 BSN 1B 12 0 118 11 2 9
1944 BSN 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1944 BSN C 63 0 180 34 5 3
1945 BSN 1B 7 0 55 2 2 1
1945 BSN C 95 0 335 52 8 7
1946 BSN C 124 0 470 56 10 5
1947 BSN C 123 0 411 58 5 1
1948 BSN C 109 0 458 39 6 5
1949 BSN C 37 0 134 13 1 1
1949 PIT 1B 2 0 17 3 0 3
1949 PIT C 44 0 157 21 1 7
1950 CHA C 114 0 440 52 2 9
1951 CHA C 78 0 299 24 7 7
1952 CHA C 25 0 101 7 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1101
First Base 22
Third Base 2
Left Field 1
Right Field 4

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1948 Baseball Magazine All-Star C

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 7.0 336 0
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 29th 2.0 336 0