Tony Parisse

Born: 6/25/1911 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 6/2/1956 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-22 | Final Game: 1944-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Louis Peter Parisse

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Biography

Tony Parisse, born in 1911, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 10 games from 1943 to July 1, 1944. In his limited time on the field, Parisse recorded 3 hits and 1 run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .143. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases during his tenure, his contributions to the teams he played for were a part of the larger narrative of baseball during World War II, when many athletes served in the military, leading to a unique era for the sport. Parisse's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the challenges of wartime and the eventual integration of the game. Although his statistical contributions may not have been significant, his presence in the league during this era highlights the resilience and determination of players who continued to pursue their passion for baseball despite the global turmoil. Tony Parisse remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the players of his time who faced unique circumstances on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	21	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.143	0.217	0.143	0.360	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.360 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 46.8% 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
1943	PHA	AL	6	17	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	PHA	AL	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	7	0	17	7	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	PHA	C	5	0	16	7	0	0
1944	PHA	C	2	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	7