Jim Pisoni, baseball player, 1953-1960

Jim Pisoni

Born: 8/14/1929 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/4/2007 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-09-25 | Final Game: 1960-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: James Peter Pisoni

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Biography

Jim Pisoni, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player known for his tenure in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1960. Primarily serving as a position player, Pisoni played a total of 103 games during his career. He recorded 40 hits and hit 6 home runs, driving in 20 RBIs with a batting average of .212. Despite his modest offensive numbers, Pisoni contributed to his teams with his versatility on the field. Pisoni's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the post-war era into a time of increasing competitive balance. While he did not achieve the prolific offensive production seen in some of his contemporaries, Pisoni's dedication to the game and his ability to contribute in key moments showcased the important role of supporting players in a team's dynamic. His time in the majors remains a testament to the spirit of perseverance that characterized many players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
103 189 26 40 3 3 6 20 0 16 47 0.212 0.278 0.354 0.632 -13.0

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
1953 SLA AL 3 12 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1956 KC1 AL 10 30 4 8 0 0 2 5 0 2 8 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1957 KC1 AL 44 97 14 23 2 2 3 12 0 10 17 0.237 .257 (-8%) .323 (-2%) .391 (avg) .715 (-1%) -13.0
1959 ATL NL 9 24 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1959 NYY AL 17 17 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 9 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1960 NYY AL 20 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 98 48 166 8 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 SLA OF 3 0 7 0 0 0
1956 KC1 OF 9 9 24 4 1 1
1957 KC1 OF 44 30 88 3 1 1
1959 ML1 OF 9 5 15 1 1 0
1959 NYA OF 15 4 17 0 0 0
1960 NYA OF 18 0 15 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 24
Center Field 71
Right Field 6