Tony Cuccinello, baseball player, 1930-1945

Tony Cuccinello

Born: 11/8/1907 in Long Island City, NY, USA

Died: 9/21/1995 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-15 | Final Game: 1945-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Anthony Francis Cuccinello

Biography

Tony Cuccinello was a prominent American baseball player born in 1907, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1930 to 1945. As a versatile position player, Cuccinello showcased his skills over 1,704 games, amassing 1,729 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .28. His offensive contributions included 94 home runs and 884 runs batted in, underscoring his ability to drive in runs and support his team's scoring efforts. Cuccinello was known for his all-around gameplay, which included a notable total of 42 stolen bases, demonstrating his speed and base-running acumen. Cuccinello's career was highlighted by three All-Star selections, a testament to his standing among his peers during a competitive era in baseball. Active during a time when the game was starting to see a shift in player dynamics and strategies, Cuccinello was part of the pre-World War II generation of athletes who laid the groundwork for future stars. His contributions on the field and his consistent performance over 15 seasons solidified his legacy in baseball history, making him a notable figure of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1704 6184 730 1729 334 46 94 884 42 579 497 0.280 0.343 0.394 0.737 1421.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1205 0 2883 3891 190 812
3B 468 0 407 845 73 87
SS 5 0 2 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1208
Third Base 467
Shortstop 6

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1945 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 18.0 336 0
1938 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 23.0 336 0
1932 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 4.0 80 0
1931 Most Valuable Player NL 25th 1.0 80 0