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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- 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
| 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | BOS | AL | 111 | 404 | 69 | 117 | 21 | 2 | 24 | 52 | 2 | 35 | 78 | .290 | .250 (+16%) | .312 (+13%) | .377 (+40%) | .690 (+28%) | 2035.5 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 138 | 521 | 82 | 140 | 21 | 5 | 32 | 82 | 4 | 51 | 116 | .269 | .245 (+9%) | .310 (+9%) | .371 (+38%) | .682 (+25%) | 2328.2 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 150 | 558 | 77 | 148 | 26 | 7 | 28 | 93 | 0 | 52 | 112 | .265 | .248 (+7%) | .309 (+6%) | .376 (+30%) | .685 (+19%) | 1924.9 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 95 | 349 | 59 | 100 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 67 | 4 | 27 | 58 | .287 | .242 (+18%) | .306 (+11%) | .357 (+45%) | .663 (+30%) | 1658.1 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 141 | 506 | 57 | 129 | 21 | 3 | 20 | 82 | 2 | 48 | 111 | .255 | .248 (+3%) | .320 (avg) | .369 (+16%) | .689 (+9%) | 731.6 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 146 | 560 | 89 | 149 | 20 | 1 | 36 | 116 | 4 | 43 | 93 | .266 | .253 (+5%) | .325 (avg) | .385 (+29%) | .711 (+16%) | 1557.0 |
| 1971 | CAL | AL | 74 | 266 | 23 | 59 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 23 | 52 | .222 | .249 (-11%) | .316 (-10%) | .365 (-8%) | .682 (-9%) | -393.2 |
| 1975 | BOS | AL | 21 | 57 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 9 | .123 | .257 (-52%) | .327 (-33%) | .374 (-34%) | .701 (-34%) | -329.9 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 876 | 3,221 | 464 | 849 | 139 | 23 | 166 | 516 | 20 | 287 | 629 | .264 | — | — | — | — | 9,512 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (876 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 434 | 1581 | 257 | 429 | 89 | 284 | .271 |
| Away | 442 | 1640 | 207 | 420 | 77 | 232 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-06-12 | BOS | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-06-08 | BOS | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-06-04 | BOS | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-31 | BOS | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-30 | BOS | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-24 | BOS | LAA | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-05-21 | BOS | OAK | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975-05-20 | BOS | OAK | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-19 | BOS | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-16 | BOS | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 83 |
| Center Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 730 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Hutch Award | |
| 1969 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year |
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%.
Tony Conigliaro (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
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 (1964β1967, 1969β1970, 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.