Val Picinich, baseball player, 1916-1933

Val Picinich

Born: 9/8/1896 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 12/5/1942 in Nobleboro, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-07-25 | Final Game: 1933-08-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Valentine John Picinich

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Biography

Val Picinich was a skilled position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1916 to 1933. Born in 1896, Picinich made his mark in the game during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period into a more offensive-minded approach in the sport. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,037 games, showcasing his steady presence on the field. During his time in the majors, Picinich accumulated 743 hits, with a notable batting average of .258. He demonstrated power with 26 home runs and contributed significantly to his teams with 298 RBIs. Picinich was also known for his speed, stealing 31 bases, which added an additional dimension to his playing style. His contributions on the field, combined with his longevity in the game, positioned him as a respected figure in baseball history, leaving a legacy that reflects the evolution of the sport during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1037 2877 298 743 166 26 26 298 31 314 382 0.258 0.334 0.361 0.695 -2016.2

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.722 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
1916 PHA AL 40 118 8 23 3 1 0 5 1 6 33 0.195 .248 (-22%) .314 (-26%) .326 (-27%) .640 (-26%) -504.1
1917 PHA AL 2 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1918 WSN AL 47 148 13 34 3 3 0 12 0 9 25 0.230 .255 (-10%) .318 (-14%) .326 (-11%) .645 (-13%) -327.3
1919 WSN AL 80 212 18 58 12 3 3 22 6 17 43 0.274 .262 (+4%) .322 (+2%) .347 (+15%) .670 (+9%) 299.4
1920 WSN AL 48 133 14 27 6 2 3 14 0 9 33 0.203 .271 (-25%) .331 (-22%) .363 (-5%) .694 (-13%) -332.3
1921 WSN AL 45 141 10 39 9 0 0 12 0 16 21 0.277 .286 (-3%) .344 (+3%) .395 (-14%) .739 (-6%) -105.7
1922 WSN AL 76 210 16 48 12 2 0 19 1 23 33 0.229 .285 (-20%) .345 (-10%) .397 (-23%) .743 (-17%) -656.3
1923 BOS AL 87 268 33 74 21 1 2 31 3 46 32 0.276 .282 (-2%) .344 (+12%) .390 (-1%) .734 (+5%) 399.3
1924 BOS AL 69 161 25 44 6 3 1 24 5 29 19 0.273 .283 (-4%) .345 (+14%) .389 (-6%) .734 (+3%) 221.5
1925 BOS AL 90 251 31 64 21 0 1 25 2 33 21 0.255 .288 (-11%) .349 (-2%) .407 (-14%) .756 (-8%) -348.4
1926 CIN NL 89 240 33 63 16 1 2 31 4 29 22 0.263 .279 (-6%) .345 (-1%) .390 (-7%) .735 (-4%) -166.1
1927 CIN NL 65 173 16 44 8 3 0 12 3 24 15 0.254 .282 (-10%) .344 (avg) .392 (-15%) .736 (-8%) -203.1
1928 CIN NL 96 324 29 98 15 1 7 35 1 20 25 0.302 .280 (+8%) .342 (avg) .395 (+6%) .737 (+3%) 184.1
1929 BRO NL 93 273 28 71 16 6 4 31 3 34 24 0.260 .289 (-10%) .353 (-3%) .415 (-2%) .769 (-3%) -163.7
1930 BRO NL 23 46 4 10 3 0 0 3 1 5 6 0.217 — — — — -214.2
1931 BRO NL 24 45 5 12 4 0 1 4 1 4 9 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1932 BRO NL 41 70 8 18 6 0 1 11 0 4 8 0.257 .275 (-7%) .335 (-11%) .391 (-1%) .726 (-6%) -88.4
1933 BRO NL 6 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1933 PIT NL 16 52 6 13 4 0 1 7 0 5 10 0.250 .270 (-7%) .329 (-4%) .377 (+2%) .707 (-1%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 20 1 1 3
C 935 0 3251 732 123 67

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 PHA C 37 0 179 52 8 6
1917 PHA C 2 0 10 1 3 0
1918 WS1 C 46 0 216 48 11 5
1919 WS1 C 69 0 303 92 9 5
1920 WS1 C 45 0 185 41 5 6
1921 WS1 C 45 0 197 29 8 1
1922 WS1 C 76 0 276 55 8 4
1923 BOS C 81 0 247 89 15 7
1924 BOS C 52 0 157 36 10 2
1925 BOS 1B 2 0 20 1 1 3
1925 BOS C 74 0 222 53 9 1
1926 CIN C 86 0 240 52 10 6
1927 CIN C 61 0 218 31 5 8
1928 CIN C 93 0 279 65 6 6
1929 BRO C 85 0 311 62 8 8
1930 BRO C 22 0 43 8 3 0
1931 BRO C 15 0 55 4 2 1
1932 BRO C 24 0 59 6 1 1
1933 BRO C 6 0 6 2 1 0
1933 PIT C 16 0 48 6 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 935
First Base 2