Tony Balsamo
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962)
Tony Balsamo was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1962 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 18 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 6.44 ERA and 27 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 433.9.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1962-04-14
- Last Game
- 1962-06-26
Full name: Anthony Fred Balsamo
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CHN | NL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.1 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 6.44 | 3.96 (-63%) | 433.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.1 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 6.44 | — | 434 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | .200 | .400 | .600 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .600 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | CHN | NL | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 21.0 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 5.57 |
| Away | 7 | 8.1 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8.64 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-06-26 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-06-22 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-06-14 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-06-09 | CHC | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-05-29 | CHC | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-05-27 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-05-26 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-05-19 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-05-15 | CHC | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-05-11 | CHC | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-06-26 | CHC | STL | — | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-06-22 | CHC | PIT | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-06-14 | CHC | PIT | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-06-09 | CHC | NYN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962-05-29 | CHC | ATL | — | 2.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962-05-27 | CHC | CIN | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-05-26 | CHC | CIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962-05-19 | CHC | PHI | — | 2.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962-05-15 | CHC | NYN | L | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-05-11 | CHC | PHI | — | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | New York | NY | 1956, 1957, 1958 |
Tony Balsamo: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 14, 1962 and the final game on June 26, 1962, Tony Balsamo built the record summarized on this page. Balsamo's only club in the season tables is the Chicago Cubs. Balsamo is listed as a pitcher at 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds. Balsamo both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Balsamo was born on November 21, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. The given name on file is Anthony Fred Balsamo.
Across 18 games (0 starts), Balsamo recorded 0 wins against 1 loss with a 6.44 ERA. Also on Balsamo's record: 27 strikeouts. The league ERA over Balsamo's seasons was 3.96, so the 6.44 figure ran 62.9% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1962, with 18 games and 27 strikeouts. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Balsamo's career adds up to 433.9.
The position breakdown shows 18 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 6 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Balsamo
- Was Tony Balsamo a pitcher?
- Yes. Tony Balsamo pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 27 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tony Balsamo hit?
- Tony Balsamo hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Tony Balsamo play for?
- Tony Balsamo played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1962).
- What were Tony Balsamo's career stats?
- In 18 games, Tony Balsamo went 0-1 with a 6.44 ERA, 27 strikeouts, and 29.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Tony Balsamo play?
- Tony Balsamo played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Balsamo and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Balsamo was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Tony Balsamo's career ERA?
- Tony Balsamo finished with a 6.44 career ERA, going 0-1 with 27 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tony Balsamo have?
- Tony Balsamo recorded 27 career strikeouts.
- Is Tony Balsamo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Balsamo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.