Mario Picone, baseball player, 1947-1954

Mario Picone

Born: 7/5/1926 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 10/23/2013 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-09-27 | Final Game: 1954-06-24

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

Full name: Mario Peter Picone

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Biography

Mario Picone was a professional baseball player born in 1926, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1947 until 1954. Primarily serving as a position player, Picone's time in the majors was marked by his participation in a total of 13 games, during which he recorded 1 hit. Despite the limited opportunities, he managed to drive in 2 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts, albeit with a batting average of .167. Picone's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just after World War II, a time when the sport was beginning to see a diversification of talent and a shift in playing styles. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence in the league during this era reflects the numerous players who sought to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Following his retirement on June 24, 1954, Picone's journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the passion and dedication it takes to reach the major leagues, regardless of the duration of one's career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 13 3 0 0 0 40.0 43 28 7 25 11 6.30 0

Career ERA 6.30 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 63.1% 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
1947 NY1 NL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 7.0 10 6 2 1 7.71 — 0.0
1952 NY1 NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 9.0 11 7 5 3 7.00 3.70 (-89%) 0.0
1954 NY1 NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 13.7 13 8 11 6 5.27 3.90 (-35%) -338.8
1954 CIN NL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 10.3 9 7 7 1 6.10 3.90 (-56%) -1065.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 6 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 1 0.167 0.375 0.333 0.708 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.711 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
1947 NY1 NL 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1952 NY1 NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1954 NY1 NL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1954 CIN NL 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 13 1 2 10 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 NY1 P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1952 NY1 P 2 0 0 3 0 1
1954 NY1 P 5 0 1 1 0 0
1954 CIN P 4 1 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13