Joe Rossi, baseball player, 1952-1952

Joe Rossi

Born: 3/13/1921 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 2/20/1999 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-20 | Final Game: 1952-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Joseph Anthony Rossi

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Biography

Joe Rossi, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1950s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from April 20, 1952, to September 12, 1952, during a period marked by a shift in the game as it moved beyond the constraints of the deadball era and began embracing a more dynamic offensive style. Over the course of his brief career, Rossi appeared in 55 games, achieving 32 hits and a home run, while driving in 6 runs and finishing with a batting average of .221. He also demonstrated a modicum of speed on the basepaths, recording 1 stolen base. Though Rossi's time in Major League Baseball was limited, he played during an era that witnessed significant changes in the sport, including the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive spirit and resilience that defined the game during that transformative period. Rossi remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who have left their mark on the sport, regardless of their statistical accomplishments.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 145 14 32 0 1 1 6 1 20 20 0.221 0.319 0.255 0.574 -369.5

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.574 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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
1952 CIN NL 55 145 14 32 0 1 1 6 1 20 20 0.221 .252 (-13%) .326 (-2%) .369 (-31%) .696 (-17%) -369.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 46 0 192 21 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 CIN C 46 0 192 21 4 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 46