Hank Biasatti
Born: 1/14/1922 in Codroipo, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Died: 4/20/1996 in Dearborn, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-04-23 | Final Game: 1949-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Henry Arcado Biasatti
Biography
Hank Biasatti was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1949 season. His career spanned from April 23 to October 2, 1949, during a transitional era in the league marked by the integration of players and the tail end of the post-war boom. Biasatti's time in the majors was limited to 21 games, during which he recorded 2 hits and 2 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .083. Despite not hitting any home runs and failing to steal any bases, Biasatti's presence in the league during this era reflected the diverse paths players took to reach the majors.
While his statistical contributions may not stand out, Biasatti's journey to the big leagues was indicative of the competitive nature of baseball in the late 1940s, a time when many players were vying for a spot in a league increasingly integrating talent from various backgrounds. Though his career in the majors was short-lived, Hank Biasatti remains a part of baseball history, representing the challenges and opportunities faced by players during a pivotal time in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.083 | 0.312 | 0.167 | 0.479 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PHA | AL | 21 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PHA | 1B | 8 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 8 |