Babe Pinelli, baseball player, 1918-1927

Babe Pinelli

Born: 10/18/1895 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 10/22/1984 in Daly City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-08-03 | Final Game: 1927-06-17

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

Full name: Ralph Arthur Pinelli

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Biography

Babe Pinelli was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1918 to 1927. Born in 1895, he made a significant impact in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Pinelli, primarily playing as a position player, appeared in 774 games throughout his career. He recorded 723 hits, with a batting average of .276, showcasing his consistent ability at the plate. His offensive contributions included 5 home runs and 298 RBIs, along with 71 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and versatility on the field. Pinelli's career unfolded in a competitive environment marked by the emergence of new playing styles and strategies. While not known for power hitting, his ability to drive in runs and get on base made him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions were significant during his playing years, and he remains an interesting figure in the history of baseball, representing the players who helped pave the way for the more dynamic style of play that would define the game in the years to come. His legacy endures as a reminder of the evolution of baseball in the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
774 2617 327 723 101 33 5 298 71 182 162 0.276 0.328 0.346 0.674 -4061.7

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
1918 CHW AL 24 78 7 18 1 1 1 7 3 7 8 0.231 .255 (-10%) .318 (-5%) .326 (-6%) .645 (-5%) -59.3
1920 DET AL 102 284 33 65 9 3 0 21 6 25 16 0.229 .271 (-16%) .331 (-11%) .363 (-22%) .694 (-17%) -855.8
1922 CIN NL 156 547 77 167 19 7 1 72 17 48 37 0.305 .285 (+7%) .345 (+6%) .397 (-7%) .743 (-1%) 73.9
1923 CIN NL 117 423 44 117 14 5 0 51 10 27 29 0.277 .282 (-2%) .344 (-7%) .390 (-15%) .734 (-11%) -944.3
1924 CIN NL 144 510 61 156 16 7 0 70 23 32 32 0.306 .283 (+8%) .345 (+2%) .389 (-6%) .734 (-2%) -213.3
1925 CIN NL 130 492 68 139 33 6 2 49 8 22 28 0.283 .288 (-2%) .349 (-10%) .407 (-5%) .756 (-7%) -864.3
1926 CIN NL 71 207 26 46 7 4 0 24 2 15 5 0.222 .279 (-21%) .345 (-18%) .390 (-24%) .735 (-21%) -833.3
1927 CIN NL 30 76 11 15 2 0 1 4 2 6 7 0.197 .282 (-30%) .344 (-23%) .392 (-33%) .736 (-28%) -365.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 0 17 26 2 2
3B 677 0 814 1514 131 108
SS 71 0 100 162 25 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1918 CHA 3B 24 0 28 33 11 4
1920 DET 2B 1 0 2 3 1 0
1920 DET 3B 74 0 110 183 14 20
1920 DET SS 18 0 32 40 8 0
1922 CIN 3B 156 0 204 350 32 19
1923 CIN 3B 116 0 131 250 25 17
1924 CIN 3B 143 0 182 318 23 21
1925 CIN 3B 109 0 113 265 22 21
1925 CIN SS 17 0 38 56 8 15
1926 CIN 2B 3 0 6 9 1 0
1926 CIN 3B 40 0 35 96 3 5
1926 CIN SS 27 0 17 45 8 4
1927 CIN 2B 5 0 9 14 0 2
1927 CIN 3B 15 0 11 19 1 1
1927 CIN SS 9 0 13 21 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 678
Shortstop 70

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1924 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 7.0 80 0