Eddie Pellagrini

Born: 3/13/1918 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 10/11/2006 in Weymouth, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-22 | Final Game: 1954-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edward Charles Pellagrini

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Biography

Eddie Pellagrini was a professional baseball player born in 1918 who played as a position player from 1946 to 1954. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 563 games, showcasing his talents primarily in the infield. Pellagrini recorded 321 hits, contributing to a batting average of .226. He hit 20 home runs and drove in 133 runs, while also demonstrating speed on the basepaths with 13 stolen bases. Playing during the post-World War II era, Pellagrini's career unfolded in a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a transformation, marked by the influx of returning veterans and the onset of the integration of the game. Though his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite of his time, he was known for his gritty playing style and versatility on the field. Pellagrini's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies, left a lasting impact on the game, reflecting the resilience and competitive spirit of baseball in the mid-20th century. He retired from the game on September 24, 1954, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with those who appreciate the history of baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
5.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.250	0.400	0.250	0.650

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1943	5.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.250	0.400	0.250	0.650

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
563	1423	167	321	42	13	20	133	13	128	201	0.226	0.295	0.316	0.611	-3966.3

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 14.5% 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
1946	BOS	AL	22	71	7	15	3	1	2	4	1	3	18	0.211	.256 (-18%)	.328 (-23%)	.358 (+2%)	.687 (-10%)	-143.3
1947	BOS	AL	74	231	29	47	8	1	4	19	2	23	35	0.203	.262 (-22%)	.336 (-16%)	.376 (-21%)	.712 (-19%)	-787.2
1948	SLA	AL	105	290	31	69	8	3	2	27	1	34	40	0.238	.263 (-10%)	.340 (-6%)	.379 (-19%)	.719 (-13%)	-678.6
1949	SLA	AL	79	235	26	56	8	1	2	15	2	14	24	0.238	.262 (-9%)	.343 (-17%)	.384 (-20%)	.727 (-19%)	-863.9
1951	PHI	NL	86	197	31	46	4	5	5	30	5	23	25	0.234	.260 (-10%)	.336 (-3%)	.385 (-1%)	.721 (-2%)	-82.8
1952	CIN	NL	46	100	15	17	2	0	1	3	1	8	18	0.170	.252 (-33%)	.326 (-29%)	.369 (-40%)	.696 (-35%)	-595.6
1953	PIT	NL	78	174	16	44	3	2	4	19	1	14	20	0.253	.264 (-4%)	.335 (-8%)	.397 (-9%)	.733 (-9%)	-291.8
1954	PIT	NL	73	125	12	27	6	0	0	16	0	9	21	0.216	.261 (-17%)	.333 (-14%)	.390 (-32%)	.723 (-24%)	-523.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	0	58	2	0	5
2B	113	5	230	261	8	50
3B	106	14	84	170	17	18
SS	222	0	429	625	48	155

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	BOS	3B	14	0	16	25	5	4
1946	BOS	SS	9	0	13	15	5	4
1947	BOS	3B	42	0	34	66	8	7
1947	BOS	SS	26	0	39	76	6	10
1948	SLA	SS	98	0	194	292	18	85
1949	SLA	SS	76	0	164	227	16	52
1951	PHI	2B	53	0	80	110	2	19
1951	PHI	3B	6	0	9	12	0	1
1951	PHI	SS	8	0	15	10	3	3
1952	CIN	1B	8	0	58	2	0	5
1952	CIN	2B	22	0	57	62	2	14
1952	CIN	3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1952	CIN	SS	1	0	3	2	0	1
1953	PIT	2B	31	0	69	72	4	12
1953	PIT	3B	12	0	6	23	2	1
1953	PIT	SS	3	0	1	3	0	0
1954	PIT	2B	7	5	24	17	0	5
1954	PIT	3B	31	14	18	43	2	5
1954	PIT	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0