Gino Cimoli
Born: 12/18/1929 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 2/12/2011 in Roseville, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1956-04-19 | Final Game: 1965-05-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Gino Nicholas Cimoli
Biography
Gino Cimoli was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1965. Born in 1929, Cimoli played primarily as an outfielder and was known for his versatile skill set and steady presence on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 969 games, collecting a total of 808 hits, 44 home runs, and 321 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .265. In addition to his offensive contributions, Cimoli showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 21 stolen bases. His performance earned him an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his status as one of the notable players of his era.
Cimoli's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of powerful hitters and changing strategies in the game. He played for several teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, adapting to the evolving styles of play that characterized the late 1950s and early 1960s. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him an asset to his teams, and he remains remembered as a significant figure in the history of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 969 | 3054 | 370 | 808 | 133 | 48 | 44 | 321 | 21 | 221 | 474 | 0.265 | 0.315 | 0.383 | 0.698 | -707.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | BRO | NL | 73 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | BRO | NL | 142 | 532 | 88 | 156 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 57 | 3 | 39 | 86 | 0.293 | 541.6 |
| 1958 | LAD | NL | 109 | 325 | 35 | 80 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 3 | 18 | 49 | 0.246 | -551.2 |
| 1959 | STL | NL | 143 | 519 | 61 | 145 | 40 | 7 | 8 | 72 | 7 | 37 | 83 | 0.279 | 434.7 |
| 1960 | PIT | NL | 101 | 307 | 36 | 82 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 32 | 43 | 0.267 | -247.6 |
| 1961 | ATL | NL | 37 | 117 | 12 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 0.197 | -405.1 |
| 1961 | PIT | NL | 21 | 67 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.299 | -405.1 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 152 | 550 | 67 | 151 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 71 | 2 | 40 | 89 | 0.275 | 161.8 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 145 | 529 | 56 | 139 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 48 | 3 | 39 | 72 | 0.263 | -167.1 |
| 1964 | BAL | AL | 38 | 58 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.138 | -408.9 |
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | -408.9 |
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | WS | PIT | 7 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.250 |
| 1956 | WS | BRO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 909 | 754 | 1547 | 61 | 43 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | BRO | OF | 62 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | BRO | OF | 138 | 133 | 265 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| 1958 | LAN | OF | 104 | 79 | 180 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| 1959 | SLN | OF | 141 | 127 | 267 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| 1960 | PIT | OF | 91 | 77 | 181 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 1961 | ML1 | OF | 31 | 28 | 66 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | PIT | OF | 19 | 17 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | OF | 147 | 138 | 231 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| 1963 | KC1 | OF | 136 | 134 | 256 | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| 1964 | BAL | OF | 35 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | KC1 | OF | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | CAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 272 |
| Center Field | 318 |
| Right Field | 435 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo College | Atherton | CA | 1948 |