Vince Ventura

Born: 4/18/1917 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 9/11/2001 in Lake Worth, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-05-08 | Final Game: 1945-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Vincent Ventura

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Biography

Vince Ventura was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1945 season. His career spanned from May 8, 1945, to June 15, 1945, a time when the sport was still grappling with the effects of World War II, which had led to many players serving in the military and consequently a scarcity of talent on the field. Ventura appeared in 18 games as a position player, where he recorded 12 hits, accumulated 2 RBIs, and finished with a batting average of .207. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions during this tumultuous period of baseball history are notable. Ventura's time in the major leagues was short-lived, yet it reflected the challenges and unpredictability of the era, as teams often relied on a mix of veterans and inexperienced players to fill rosters. While his statistical output may not have been impressive by the standards of the game, Ventura's presence in the league during such a critical time is a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the sport. After his brief stint in the majors, he retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy as a player who participated in a unique chapter of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	58	4	12	0	0	0	2	0	4	4	0.207	0.258	0.207	0.465	-284.7

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.465 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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
1945	WSN	AL	18	58	4	12	0	0	0	2	0	4	4	0.207	.260 (-21%)	.328 (-22%)	.354 (-42%)	.683 (-32%)	-284.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	15	0	30	1	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	WS1	OF	15	0	30	1	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	14
Right Field	1