Manny Salvo, baseball player, 1939-1943

Manny Salvo

Born: 6/30/1912 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 2/7/1997 in Vallejo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-22 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Manuel Salvo

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Biography

Manny Salvo was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1939 to 1943. Born in 1912, Salvo's career spanned the pre-World War II era, a time when Major League Baseball was grappling with the challenges of the Great Depression and the impending global conflict. Over the course of his five-season career, he compiled a win-loss record of 33-50 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. Salvo showcased his skills on the mound, amassing a total of 247 strikeouts and recording one save, highlighting his capability as a reliable option in the bullpen as well as a starter. Salvo's playing style was characterized by his strong pitching arsenal and competitive spirit, which allowed him to compete effectively during a time when the league was dominated by some of the game's greats. Although his career did not yield significant accolades, his contributions to the teams he played for during the early 1940s reflected the resilience and dedication of players of that era. Salvo's journey in baseball serves as a testament to the many athletes who played through challenging times, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
33 50 135 93 40 9 1 721.3 723 296 42 284 247 3.69 0

Career ERA 3.69 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 5.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1939 NY1 NL 4 10 32 18 4 0 1 136.0 150 70 75 69 4.63 4.28 (-8%) -2050.7
1940 BSN NL 10 9 21 20 14 5 0 160.7 151 55 43 60 3.08 4.21 (+27%) 1614.0
1941 BSN NL 7 16 35 27 11 2 0 195.0 192 88 93 67 4.06 3.94 (-3%) -1390.5
1942 BSN NL 7 8 25 14 6 1 0 130.7 129 44 41 25 3.03 3.57 (+15%) -1193.9
1943 BSN NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5.0 5 4 6 1 7.20 — 0.0
1943 PHI NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 2 1 1 0 27.00 — 0.0
1943 BSN NL 5 6 20 13 5 1 0 93.7 94 34 25 25 3.27 3.50 (+7%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
135 232 10 30 4 1 1 16 0 17 88 0.129 0.192 0.168 0.360 -1091.8

Career AVG .129 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career SLG .168 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.360 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 48.7% 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
1939 NY1 NL 32 41 2 4 1 0 1 2 0 1 18 0.098 — — — — 0.0
1940 BSN NL 21 58 1 6 0 0 0 4 0 4 22 0.103 .267 (-61%) .335 (-52%) .387 (-73%) .722 (-63%) -608.8
1941 BSN NL 35 62 3 7 1 0 0 3 0 10 24 0.113 .262 (-57%) .332 (-29%) .373 (-65%) .705 (-48%) -483.0
1942 BSN NL 25 41 2 5 2 0 0 4 0 0 15 0.122 — — — — 0.0
1943 BSN NL 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1943 BSN NL 20 28 2 6 0 0 0 1 0 2 9 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 135 0 38 137 10 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 NY1 P 32 0 8 31 3 2
1940 BSN P 21 0 7 26 2 1
1941 BSN P 35 0 11 37 1 2
1942 BSN P 25 0 6 26 2 0
1943 BSN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1943 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1943 BSN P 20 0 6 17 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 135