Pete Castiglione
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1947-1954)
Pete Castiglione was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1954 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 8 seasons. In 545 career games, he hit .255 with 426 hits, 24 home runs, and 150 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 4/22/2010 in Pompano Beach, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1947-09-10
- Last Game
- 1954-04-25
Full name: Peter Paul Castiglione
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 545 | 1,670 | 205 | 426 | 62 | 11 | 24 | 150 | 10 | 103 | 126 | .255 | .300 | .349 | .648 | -3,090 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OPS .648 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 13 | 50 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .280 | .262 (+7%) | .336 (-9%) | .376 (-26%) | .712 (-18%) | -135.5 |
| 1948 | PIT | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 118 | 448 | 57 | 120 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 43 | 2 | 20 | 43 | .268 | .262 (+2%) | .343 (-13%) | .384 (-6%) | .727 (-9%) | -785.6 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 94 | 263 | 29 | 67 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 23 | 23 | .255 | .265 (-4%) | .346 (-8%) | .401 (-13%) | .747 (-11%) | -492.7 |
| 1951 | PIT | NL | 132 | 482 | 62 | 126 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 42 | 2 | 34 | 28 | .261 | .260 (avg) | .336 (-7%) | .385 (-6%) | .721 (-7%) | -599.0 |
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 67 | 214 | 27 | 57 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 8 | .266 | .252 (+5%) | .326 (-1%) | .369 (+1%) | .696 (avg) | -13.7 |
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 45 | 159 | 14 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 14 | .208 | .264 (-21%) | .335 (-30%) | .397 (-22%) | .733 (-26%) | -692.6 |
| 1953 | SLN | NL | 67 | 52 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .173 | .264 (-34%) | .335 (-39%) | .397 (-47%) | .733 (-43%) | -692.6 |
| 1954 | SLN | NL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 545 | 1,670 | 205 | 426 | 62 | 11 | 24 | 150 | 10 | 103 | 126 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -3,412 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2B | 18 | 0 | 32 | 31 | 4 | 6 |
| 3B | 388 | 0 | 361 | 739 | 46 | 76 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 91 | 0 | 125 | 183 | 13 | 35 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | PIT | SS | 13 | 0 | 26 | 39 | 2 | 6 |
| 1948 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | PIT | 3B | 98 | 0 | 100 | 213 | 14 | 26 |
| 1949 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | PIT | SS | 17 | 0 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 6 |
| 1950 | PIT | 1B | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | PIT | 2B | 9 | 0 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1950 | PIT | 3B | 35 | 0 | 40 | 58 | 3 | 8 |
| 1950 | PIT | SS | 29 | 0 | 38 | 49 | 4 | 11 |
| 1951 | PIT | 3B | 99 | 0 | 103 | 228 | 15 | 25 |
| 1951 | PIT | SS | 28 | 0 | 45 | 64 | 6 | 11 |
| 1952 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | PIT | 3B | 57 | 0 | 67 | 129 | 10 | 7 |
| 1952 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | PIT | 3B | 43 | 0 | 44 | 88 | 3 | 6 |
| 1953 | SLN | 2B | 9 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| 1953 | SLN | 3B | 51 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 4 |
| 1953 | SLN | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Second Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 385 |
| Shortstop | 94 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Pete Castiglione (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Pete Castiglione: the record in brief
Pete Castiglione played a first major league game on September 10, 1947 and a last one on April 25, 1954. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1947 through 1953) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1953 to 1954). Castiglione, a third baseman by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 5'11" and 175 pounds. Castiglione was born on February 13, 1921, in Greenwich, CT, USA. Castiglione's death is recorded on April 22, 2010, in Pompano Beach, FL, USA. The given name on file is Peter Paul Castiglione.
The batting record for Castiglione: 545 games, 426 hits in 1,670 at bats, and a .255 average; the totals also include 24 homers and 150 RBI. Reaching base at a .300 clip and slugging .349, Castiglione finished with a .648 OPS. The .255 career average is close to the .262 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Castiglione's .648 stands 10.3% below the league's .723. The highest hit total in a season was 126, in 1951. 1949 brought the most runs batted in, 43.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Castiglione
- What years did Pete Castiglione play?
- Pete Castiglione played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1954.
- Was Pete Castiglione a pitcher?
- No. Pete Castiglione was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Pete Castiglione hit?
- Pete Castiglione hit 24 career home runs with 426 hits.
- What teams did Pete Castiglione play for?
- Pete Castiglione played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1947–1953) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1953–1954).
- What were Pete Castiglione's career stats?
- In 545 games, Pete Castiglione had 426 hits, 24 home runs, 150 RBI, 205 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .255 batting average.
- What position did Pete Castiglione play?
- Pete Castiglione played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Castiglione and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Castiglione was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Pete Castiglione hit each season?
- Pete Castiglione's home runs by season: 0 in 1947, 0 in 1948, 6 in 1949, 3 in 1950, 7 in 1951, 4 in 1952, and 4 in 1953. His most in one season was 7, in 1951.
- What was Pete Castiglione's career batting average?
- Pete Castiglione batted .255 over his career, with 426 hits in 1,670 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pete Castiglione have?
- Pete Castiglione drove in 150 runs in his career.
- Is Pete Castiglione in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Castiglione has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.