Joe Vitelli

Born: 4/12/1908 in McKees Rocks, PA, USA

Died: 2/7/1967 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-05-21 | Final Game: 1945-05-30

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

Full name: Antonio Joseph Vitelli

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Biography

Joe Vitelli, born in 1908, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from May 21, 1944, to May 30, 1945, a brief period that coincided with the tail end of World War II, when many players were either serving in the military or returning to the game. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Vitelli participated in 5 games. However, despite his efforts, he did not achieve any hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Vitelli's time in the league was marked by the challenges many athletes faced during an era of significant upheaval. The competition was fierce, and the struggle for roster spots was heightened due to the war. Although his statistical contributions were limited, Vitelli's presence in the major leagues during this tumultuous period reflects the broader narrative of baseball as a source of hope and continuity in American life, even as the world faced unprecedented challenges. His story serves as a reminder of the many players who briefly graced the diamond, yet remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	7.0	5	2	1	7	2	2.57	0

Career ERA 2.57 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 28.1% 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
1944	PIT	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	7.0	5	2	7	2	2.57	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1944	PIT	NL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	PIT	NL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	1	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	PIT	P	4	0	1	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4