Sonny Senerchia, baseball player, 1952-1952

Sonny Senerchia

Born: 4/6/1929 in Newark, NJ, USA

Died: 11/1/2003 in Freehold, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-08-19 | Final Game: 1952-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Emanuel Robert Senerchia

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Biography

Sonny Senerchia, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who took the field as a position player during a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. His playing career spanned from August 19, 1952, to September 28, 1952, during a time when the league was beginning to see a transformation in player talent and style. Senerchia appeared in a total of 29 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a hitter. He recorded 22 hits, which included 3 home runs and 11 RBIs, finishing his season with a batting average of .22. Though Senerchia's time in the majors was limited, he contributed to the game during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more power-oriented approach in baseball. His ability to hit for power, as evidenced by his 3 home runs, highlighted a facet of his playing style that set him apart during his tenure in the league. While he did not accumulate significant statistical milestones over a long career, Senerchia's presence on the field during the 1952 season reflects the rich tapestry of players who contributed to the evolution of baseball in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 100 5 22 5 0 3 11 0 4 21 0.220 0.250 0.360 0.610 -241.9

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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 PIT NL 29 100 5 22 5 0 3 11 0 4 21 0.220 .252 (-13%) .326 (-23%) .369 (-3%) .696 (-12%) -241.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 28 0 30 31 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 PIT 3B 28 0 30 31 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 28

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Montclair State University Montclair NJ 1950, 1951, 1952