Tony Bartirome, baseball player, 1952-1952

Tony Bartirome

Born: 5/9/1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 6/22/2018 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-19 | Final Game: 1952-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Anthony Joseph Bartirome

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Tony Bartirome was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1952 season. A position player, Bartirome made his mark in the game during a time when the sport was evolving post-World War II, with a focus on rebuilding and integrating talent. He played in 124 games, where he recorded 78 hits and accumulated a batting average of .22. Though he did not hit any home runs during his career, he contributed with 16 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Bartirome's career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, reflected the competitive spirit of the early 1950s, an era characterized by a mix of veteran players and newcomers eager to make their mark in the game. His tenure in Major League Baseball, albeit short-lived, showcased the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time, as they navigated through a rapidly changing baseball landscape. Despite the limited impact on the field, Bartirome's journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the many athletes who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
124 355 32 78 10 3 0 16 3 26 37 0.220 0.273 0.265 0.538 -1575.1

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
1952 PIT NL 124 355 32 78 10 3 0 16 3 26 37 0.220 .252 (-13%) .326 (-16%) .369 (-28%) .696 (-23%) -1575.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 118 0 909 72 11 91

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 PIT 1B 118 0 909 72 11 91

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 118