Tony Conigliaro

Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1975)

Tony Conigliaro was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1975 for the Boston Red Sox and the California Angels, a span of 12 seasons. In 876 career games, he hit .264 with 849 hits, 166 home runs, and 516 RBI. Tony Conigliaro was an All-Star. His career PIV β€” Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact β€” is 9,512.

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

AVG .264
HR 166
RBI 516
H 849
OPS .803
PIV 9,512
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'3" / 185 lb
Born
1/7/1945 in Revere, MA, USA
Died
2/24/1990 in Salem, MA, USA
MLB Debut
1964-04-16
Last Game
1975-06-12
Awards
All-Star

Full name: Anthony Richard Conigliaro

Career Batting Statistics

Tony Conigliaro β€” Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
876 3,221 464 849 139 23 166 516 20 287 629 .264 .327 .476 .803 9,512

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons β€” +5.5% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons β€” near league average.

Career SLG .476 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons β€” +27.8% above league average.

Career OPS .803 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons β€” +16.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

Click a stat to plot it across every season.

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.

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Tony Conigliaro β€” Batting β€” Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home434158125742989284.271
Away442164020742077232.256

Last 10 Games — Batting

Tony Conigliaro β€” Last 10 Games β€” Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1975-06-12 BOSCHWL 300000010
1975-06-08 BOSMINL 100000100
1975-06-04 BOSCHWW 311100100
1975-05-31 BOSMINW 100000000
1975-05-30 BOSMINL 000000100
1975-05-24 BOSLAAW 210000010
1975-05-21 BOSOAKW 310000011
1975-05-20 BOSOAKW 422001200
1975-05-19 BOSOAKW 400000000
1975-05-16 BOSKCRL 300000101

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Tony Conigliaro β€” Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 839 835 1483 48 33 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Tony Conigliaro β€” Career Games by Position
Position Games
Left Field 83
Center Field 26
Right Field 730
Designated Hitter 15

Awards & Honors

Tony Conigliaro β€” Awards & Honors
Year Award Notes
1970 Hutch Award
1969 TSN Comeback Player of the Year

Award Voting History

Tony Conigliaro β€” Award Voting History
Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1966 Most Valuable Player AL 28th 1.0 280 0
1965 Most Valuable Player AL 33th 1.0 280 0

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative β€” closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Tony Conigliaro (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Henry Rodriguez
    .259 avg, 160 HR
  2. 96
    Jim Lemon
    .262 avg, 164 HR
  3. 86
    Yoenis Cespedes
    .273 avg, 165 HR
  4. 84
    Luke Scott
    .258 avg, 135 HR
  5. 80
    Corey Hart
    .271 avg, 162 HR
  6. 77
    Glenallen Hill
    .271 avg, 186 HR

Tony Conigliaro: the record in brief

Between the debut on April 16, 1964 and the final game on June 12, 1975, Tony Conigliaro built the record summarized on this page. By club, Conigliaro's seasons break down as the Boston Red Sox (1964 to 1975) and the California Angels (1971). Conigliaro is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 3 inches and 185 pounds. The bio says Conigliaro both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is January 7, 1945, in Revere, MA, USA. Conigliaro died on February 24, 1990, in Salem, MA, USA. Conigliaro's full given name, per the bio, is Anthony Richard Conigliaro.

Across 876 games at the plate, Conigliaro's career line reads 849 hits in 3,221 at bats for a .264 average, plus 166 home runs, 516 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .327 clip and slugging .476, Conigliaro finished with a .803 OPS. Set against a .250 league average for the same years, Conigliaro's .264 average sits 5.5% above it. In OPS terms, Conigliaro's .803 stands 16.5% above the league's .689.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Conigliaro

What years did Tony Conigliaro play?
Tony Conigliaro played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1975.
Was Tony Conigliaro a pitcher?
No. Tony Conigliaro was a position player (Outfielder).
How many home runs did Tony Conigliaro hit?
Tony Conigliaro hit 166 career home runs with 849 hits.
What teams did Tony Conigliaro play for?
Tony Conigliaro played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1964–1967, 1969–1970, 1975) and the California Angels (1971).
Did Tony Conigliaro win an MVP award?
No. Tony Conigliaro did not win the MVP award.
What awards did Tony Conigliaro win?
Tony Conigliaro was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
What were Tony Conigliaro's career stats?
In 876 games, Tony Conigliaro had 849 hits, 166 home runs, 516 RBI, 464 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
What position did Tony Conigliaro play?
Tony Conigliaro played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Tony Conigliaro and how much did he weigh?
Tony Conigliaro was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
How many home runs did Tony Conigliaro hit each season?
Tony Conigliaro's home runs by season: 24 in 1964, 32 in 1965, 28 in 1966, 20 in 1967, 20 in 1969, 36 in 1970, 4 in 1971, and 2 in 1975. His most in one season was 36, in 1970.
What was Tony Conigliaro's career batting average?
Tony Conigliaro batted .264 over his career, with 849 hits in 3,221 at bats.
How many RBI did Tony Conigliaro have?
Tony Conigliaro drove in 516 runs in his career.
Is Tony Conigliaro in the Hall of Fame?
No. Tony Conigliaro has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
How many All-Star Games did Tony Conigliaro make?
Tony Conigliaro was selected to 1 All-Star Game.