Joe Rullo, baseball player, 1943-1944

Joe Rullo

Born: 6/16/1916 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 10/28/1969 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-22 | Final Game: 1944-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Joseph Vincent Rullo

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Biography

Joe Rullo, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned from 1943 to 1944. Rullo appeared in 51 games in Major League Baseball, where he compiled a total of 32 hits and recorded 11 runs batted in, achieving a batting average of .212. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he successfully stole one base during his time in the league. Despite not hitting any home runs, Rullo's contributions as a contact hitter and situational player were significant in the context of the wartime era, when many star athletes were serving in the military. Rullo's career unfolded during a challenging period in baseball history, as World War II led to a depletion of talent in the major leagues. This era saw many teams relying on less experienced players to fill their rosters, and Rullo was among those who stepped into the spotlight, showcasing his skills on the diamond. While his tenure in the league was relatively short, Rullo's journey reflects the resilience and adaptability of players during a tumultuous time for both the sport and the nation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 151 7 32 3 0 0 11 1 14 26 0.212 0.283 0.232 0.515 -558.1

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 24.0% 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
1943 PHA AL 16 55 2 16 3 0 0 6 0 8 7 0.291 .255 (+14%) .324 (+17%) .346 (avg) .671 (+8%) 96.0
1944 PHA AL 35 96 5 16 0 0 0 5 1 6 19 0.167 .261 (-36%) .325 (-31%) .357 (-53%) .683 (-43%) -654.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 1 0
2B 49 0 105 139 11 32
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 PHA 2B 16 0 27 51 3 10
1944 PHA 1B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1944 PHA 2B 33 0 78 88 8 22
1944 PHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 49
Center Field 1