Andy Spognardi, baseball player, 1932-1932

Andy Spognardi

Born: 10/18/1908 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 1/1/2000 in Dedham, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-09-02 | Final Game: 1932-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Andrea Ettore Spognardi

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Biography

Andy Spognardi, born in 1908, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from September 2 to September 25 in 1932. As a position player, Spognardi showcased his skills in 17 games, where he compiled a batting average of .294. He recorded 10 hits and drove in one run during his short-lived career in the major leagues. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his performance reflected the competitive nature of the early 1930s, an era marked by a transition in baseball as teams began to adapt to new strategies and styles of play. Despite the limited time he spent in the majors, Spognardi's contributions during his stint highlighted the challenges faced by players of his time, including the quest for stability in a league that was evolving rapidly. His ability to maintain a respectable batting average underscored the potential that caught the eye of scouts, even if his career did not extend beyond those few weeks. Spognardi remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players whose careers were shaped by the dynamics of the game during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 34 9 10 1 0 0 1 0 6 6 0.294 0.400 0.324 0.724 0.0

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +19.3% above league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — near 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
1932 BOS AL 17 34 9 10 1 0 0 1 0 6 6 0.294 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 0 14 33 1 6
3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
SS 3 0 0 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 BOS 2B 9 0 14 33 1 6
1932 BOS 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1932 BOS SS 3 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 2
Shortstop 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Boston College Chestnut Hill MA 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932