Ernie Orsatti, baseball player, 1927-1935

Ernie Orsatti

Born: 9/8/1902 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 9/4/1968 in Canoga Park, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-04 | Final Game: 1935-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: Ernest Ralph Orsatti

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Biography

Ernie Orsatti was a prominent outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1927 to 1935. Born in 1902, he made his debut during a transformative period in baseball as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive game. Over his career, Orsatti appeared in 701 games, showcasing his hitting prowess with a career batting average of .306. He recorded 663 hits, including 10 home runs, and drove in 237 runs, establishing himself as a reliable offensive contributor. Known for his speed and agility on the bases, he also successfully stole 46 bases, highlighting his versatility as a position player. Orsatti's playing style was characterized by a keen eye for hitting and an ability to make contact, which was instrumental during his time in the league. He was known not only for his offensive capabilities but also for his defensive skills in the outfield, making valuable contributions to his teams. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, leaving a lasting impact and earning respect from peers and fans alike. Following his retirement in 1935, Orsatti's legacy remained as a testament to the skilled players of his era, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
12.0 10.0 1.0 3.0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0.300 0.417 0.300 0.717

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1939 12.0 10.0 1.0 3.0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0.300 0.417 0.300 0.717

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
701 2165 306 663 129 39 10 237 46 176 218 0.306 0.360 0.416 0.776 2045.0

Career AVG .306 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.776 vs. league average 0.741 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
1927 STL NL 27 92 15 29 7 3 0 12 2 11 12 0.315 .282 (+12%) .344 (+13%) .392 (+16%) .736 (+15%) 226.8
1928 STL NL 27 69 10 21 6 0 3 15 0 10 11 0.304 .280 (+8%) .342 (+17%) .395 (+32%) .737 (+25%) 313.1
1929 STL NL 113 346 64 115 21 7 3 39 7 33 43 0.332 .289 (+15%) .353 (+11%) .415 (+11%) .769 (+11%) 797.1
1930 STL NL 48 131 24 42 8 4 1 15 1 12 18 0.321 .293 (+9%) .354 (+8%) .429 (+8%) .784 (+8%) 193.8
1931 STL NL 70 158 27 46 16 6 0 19 1 14 16 0.291 .276 (+5%) .338 (+3%) .388 (+21%) .726 (+12%) 288.0
1932 STL NL 101 375 44 126 27 6 2 44 5 18 29 0.336 .275 (+22%) .335 (+10%) .391 (+17%) .726 (+13%) 872.2
1933 STL NL 120 436 55 130 21 6 0 38 14 33 33 0.298 .270 (+10%) .329 (+5%) .377 (-1%) .707 (+2%) 175.8
1934 STL NL 105 337 39 101 14 4 0 31 6 27 31 0.300 .278 (+8%) .340 (+4%) .392 (-7%) .733 (-2%) -98.5
1935 STL NL 90 221 28 53 9 3 1 24 10 18 25 0.240 .279 (-14%) .342 (-13%) .399 (-20%) .742 (-17%) -723.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 33 4 9 1 1 0 2 4 7 0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1934 WS SLN 7 22 3 7 0 1 0 2 3 1 0.318
1931 WS SLN 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000
1930 WS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1928 WS SLN 4 7 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 42 0 358 19 8 26
OF 529 0 1159 37 26 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 SLN OF 26 0 56 3 5 2
1928 SLN 1B 5 0 41 1 1 2
1928 SLN OF 17 0 29 2 0 0
1929 SLN 1B 10 0 83 2 1 4
1929 SLN OF 77 0 176 12 5 5
1930 SLN 1B 22 0 188 15 3 17
1930 SLN OF 11 0 22 4 0 2
1931 SLN 1B 1 0 11 1 1 0
1931 SLN OF 45 0 83 0 1 0
1932 SLN 1B 1 0 10 0 1 1
1932 SLN OF 96 0 197 3 5 0
1933 SLN 1B 3 0 25 0 1 2
1933 SLN OF 107 0 274 5 4 1
1934 SLN OF 90 0 207 5 3 0
1935 SLN OF 60 0 115 3 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 41
Left Field 94
Center Field 282
Right Field 158

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1932 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 6.0 80 0