Tony Criscola

Born: 7/9/1915 in Walla Walla, WA, USA

Died: 7/10/2001 in La Jolla, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-15 | Final Game: 1944-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Anthony Paul Criscola

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Biography

Tony Criscola, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who showcased his talents in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1944. During his brief career, he played in 184 games, primarily as a position player. Criscola made a modest impact at the plate, accumulating 91 hits over his career, which translated to a batting average of .248. He demonstrated versatility and grit, contributing 28 runs batted in and hitting one home run, while also stealing two bases. Criscola's playing career unfolded during the tumultuous years of World War II, a period that saw many athletes leave professional sports to serve in the military. This era was characterized by a unique blend of talent, as many players were temporarily replaced by those who might not have made it to the majors under normal circumstances. Although Criscola's major league tenure was relatively short, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the determination and spirit of players during a challenging time for the nation.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
15.0	12.0	1.0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	3.0	0	2.0	0.167	0.333	0.250	0.583

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	15.0	12.0	1.0	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	3.0	0	2.0	0.167	0.333	0.250	0.583

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	0.248	0.307	0.311	0.617	-532.1

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 0.617 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.297	.253 (+17%)	.323 (+3%)	.349 (+14%)	.672 (+8%)	177.3
1943	SLA	AL	29	52	4	8	0	0	0	1	0	8	7	0.154	.255 (-40%)	.324 (-18%)	.346 (-56%)	.671 (-37%)	-283.2
1944	CIN	NL	64	157	14	36	3	2	0	14	0	14	12	0.229	.261 (-12%)	.325 (-9%)	.357 (-23%)	.683 (-17%)	-426.2