Tony Criscola
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942-1944)
Tony Criscola was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1944 for the St. Louis Browns and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. In 184 career games, he hit .248 with 91 hits, 1 home runs, and 28 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 7/10/2001 in La Jolla, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-04-15
- Last Game
- 1944-09-30
Full name: Anthony Paul Criscola
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 367 | 35 | 91 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 30 | 32 | .248 | .307 | .311 | .617 | -470 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career SLG .311 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career OPS .617 vs. league average .676 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 91 | 158 | 17 | 47 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 13 | .297 | .253 (+17%) | .323 (+3%) | .349 (+14%) | .672 (+8%) | 177.3 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 29 | 52 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7 | .154 | .255 (-40%) | .324 (-18%) | .346 (-56%) | .671 (-37%) | -268.1 |
| 1944 | CIN | NL | 64 | 157 | 14 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 12 | .229 | .261 (-12%) | .325 (-9%) | .357 (-23%) | .683 (-17%) | -378.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 184 | 367 | 35 | 91 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 30 | 32 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -470 | ||
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 (184 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 174 | 16 | 38 | 0 | 11 | .218 |
| Away | 90 | 193 | 19 | 53 | 1 | 17 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-09-30 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-23 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-21 | CIN | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-20 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-15 | CIN | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-14 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-09-03 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1944-08-29 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-22 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-20 | CIN | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 49 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 35 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman College | Walla Walla | WA | 1934, 1935 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Criscola
- What years did Tony Criscola play?
- Tony Criscola played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1944.
- Was Tony Criscola a pitcher?
- No. Tony Criscola was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tony Criscola hit?
- Tony Criscola hit 1 career home runs with 91 hits.
- What was Tony Criscola's career batting average?
- Tony Criscola batted .248 over his career, with 91 hits in 367 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Criscola have?
- Tony Criscola drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Criscola in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Criscola has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.