John Pezzullo

Born: 12/10/1910 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

Died: 5/16/1990 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-18 | Final Game: 1936-04-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

John Pezzullo, born in 1910, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period from 1935 to 1936. Throughout his career, Pezzullo showcased his skills on the mound during a time when the sport was transitioning into a more competitive era, characterized by an increasing emphasis on pitching strategy and player conditioning. Pezzullo concluded his career with a record of 3-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.36 over his time in the league. He recorded a total of 24 strikeouts and earned 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts in a challenging baseball landscape. While his playing career may not have been extensive, Pezzullo's journey reflects the experiences of many players of his era who faced the difficulties of establishing themselves in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	5	42	7	2	0	1	86.3	116	61	5	51	24	6.36	0

Career ERA 6.36 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 42.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1935	PHI	NL	3	5	41	7	2	0	1	84.3	115	60	45	24	6.40	4.35 (-47%)	-1920.5
1936	PHI	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	1	6	0	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	24	1	6	0	0	0	2	0	2	6	0.250	0.308	0.250	0.558	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 25.4% 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
1935	PHI	NL	41	24	1	6	0	0	0	2	0	2	6	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	PHI	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	42	0	2	9	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	PHI	P	41	0	2	9	1	0
1936	PHI	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	42