Joe Palmisano, baseball player, 1931-1931

Joe Palmisano

Born: 11/19/1902 in West Point, GA, USA

Died: 11/5/1971 in Albuquerque, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-05-31 | Final Game: 1931-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joseph Palmisano

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Biography

Joe Palmisano was a professional baseball player born in 1902, who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. His career spanned from May 31, 1931, to September 25, 1931, during a transitional period in baseball that was post-Deadball Era and on the cusp of the more offensive-minded game that would characterize the following decades. As a position player, Palmisano appeared in 19 games, where he recorded 10 hits and drove in 4 runs, finishing his brief career with a batting average of .227. Although Palmisano did not hit any home runs or steal bases throughout his time in the league, his contributions came at a time when the game was evolving, and every player's role was crucial to their team's success. While he may not have left a lasting legacy in terms of statistics, his involvement in Major League Baseball during this era reflects the spirit of perseverance and the diverse backgrounds of players who sought to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 44 5 10 2 0 0 4 0 6 3 0.227 0.320 0.273 0.593 -119.4

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
1931 PHA AL 19 44 5 10 2 0 0 4 0 6 3 0.227 — — — — -119.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
C 16 0 44 4 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 PHA 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1931 PHA C 16 0 44 4 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 16
Second Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925