George Puccinelli, baseball player, 1930-1936

George Puccinelli

Born: 6/22/1907 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 4/16/1956 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-07-17 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Lawrence Puccinelli

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Biography

George Puccinelli was a professional baseball player active from 1930 to 1936, primarily known for his role as a position player in Major League Baseball. Born in 1907, Puccinelli made his mark during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as the sport began to shift toward a more offensive style. Over the course of his career, he played in 187 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .283 and contributing 172 hits, which included 19 home runs and 102 runs batted in. His ability to drive in runs was a notable aspect of his playing style, as he consistently positioned himself as a key contributor to his team's offense. Puccinelli's career spanned several seasons, during which he demonstrated versatility and resilience. Despite the challenges of playing in the 1930s, a decade marked by the Great Depression, he managed to carve out a respectable place in baseball history. With a total of 3 stolen bases, he displayed a blend of power and speed, adding further dimensions to his playing style. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, George Puccinelli remains a significant figure for his contributions during a pivotal time in the evolution of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
187 607 109 172 40 3 19 102 3 78 92 0.283 0.367 0.453 0.820 800.8

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .367 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career SLG .453 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.820 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — +9.3% above 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
1930 STL NL 11 16 5 9 1 0 3 8 0 0 1 0.562 — — — — 0.0
1932 STL NL 31 108 17 30 8 0 3 11 1 12 13 0.278 .275 (+1%) .335 (+4%) .391 (+11%) .726 (+8%) 153.4
1934 SLA AL 10 26 4 6 1 0 2 5 0 1 8 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1936 PHA AL 135 457 83 127 30 3 11 78 2 65 70 0.278 .283 (-2%) .349 (+6%) .404 (+6%) .753 (+6%) 647.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1930 WS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 156 0 321 18 19 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 SLN OF 3 0 2 0 0 0
1932 SLN OF 30 0 59 6 4 1
1934 SLA OF 6 0 15 1 1 0
1936 PHA OF 117 0 245 11 14 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 34
Right Field 123