Ken Aspromonte
Born: 9/22/1931 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-09-02 | Final Game: 1963-06-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Joseph Aspromonte
Biography
Ken Aspromonte was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1957 until 1963. Over the course of his career, he participated in 475 games, accumulating 369 hits and demonstrating a solid offensive presence with a batting average of .249. Aspromonte hit 19 home runs and drove in 124 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's scoring efforts. He also displayed speed on the bases, recording 7 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Aspromonte's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the traditional approaches of the 1950s and the evolving strategies of the 1960s. Known for his versatility on the field, he played various infield positions, which allowed him to adapt to the needs of his teams. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Aspromonte's contributions to the game reflected the grit and determination common among players of his era, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 475 | 1483 | 171 | 369 | 69 | 3 | 19 | 124 | 7 | 179 | 149 | 0.249 | 0.330 | 0.338 | 0.668 | -885.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 24 | 78 | 9 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 0.269 | 99.5 |
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 6 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | WSN | AL | 92 | 253 | 15 | 57 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 25 | 28 | 0.225 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | WSN | AL | 70 | 225 | 31 | 55 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 26 | 39 | 0.244 | -346.4 |
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 117 | 459 | 65 | 133 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 48 | 4 | 53 | 32 | 0.290 | 822.3 |
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 822.3 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 22 | 70 | 5 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0.229 | -181.7 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 66 | 238 | 29 | 53 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 33 | 21 | 0.223 | -181.7 |
| 1962 | CLE | AL | 20 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 34 | 79 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.291 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CHC | NL | 20 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.147 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 342 | 319 | 724 | 914 | 53 | 229 |
| 3B | 56 | 47 | 64 | 83 | 14 | 11 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 13 | 9 | 16 | 27 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | BOS | 2B | 24 | 23 | 46 | 65 | 4 | 14 |
| 1958 | BOS | 2B | 6 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 1958 | WS1 | 2B | 72 | 69 | 139 | 184 | 12 | 49 |
| 1958 | WS1 | 3B | 11 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958 | WS1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | WS1 | 1B | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | WS1 | 2B | 52 | 49 | 101 | 137 | 10 | 25 |
| 1959 | WS1 | SS | 12 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 5 |
| 1959 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | CLE | 2B | 80 | 78 | 192 | 215 | 10 | 63 |
| 1960 | CLE | 3B | 36 | 35 | 46 | 53 | 12 | 8 |
| 1961 | CLE | 2B | 21 | 14 | 29 | 50 | 3 | 8 |
| 1961 | LAA | 2B | 62 | 61 | 156 | 196 | 11 | 55 |
| 1962 | CLE | 2B | 6 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1962 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | ML1 | 2B | 12 | 11 | 24 | 29 | 0 | 6 |
| 1962 | ML1 | 3B | 6 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | CHN | 2B | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25 | 2 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 343 |
| Third Base | 56 |
| Shortstop | 13 |
| Left Field | 1 |