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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 125 | 443 | 64 | 138 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 78 | 5 | 47 | 44 | 0.312 | 580.6 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 154 | 575 | 67 | 181 | 39 | 11 | 2 | 93 | 1 | 54 | 28 | 0.315 | 1217.5 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 154 | 597 | 76 | 168 | 32 | 6 | 12 | 77 | 5 | 46 | 47 | 0.281 | 236.4 |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 134 | 485 | 58 | 122 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 65 | 4 | 44 | 40 | 0.252 | -79.8 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 140 | 528 | 59 | 138 | 32 | 2 | 14 | 94 | 0 | 49 | 45 | 0.261 | -113.9 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 102 | 360 | 49 | 105 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 53 | 3 | 40 | 35 | 0.292 | 602.6 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 150 | 565 | 68 | 174 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 86 | 1 | 58 | 49 | 0.308 | 499.1 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 152 | 575 | 77 | 156 | 36 | 4 | 11 | 80 | 2 | 61 | 40 | 0.271 | 57.2 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 147 | 555 | 62 | 147 | 25 | 2 | 9 | 76 | 4 | 52 | 32 | 0.265 | -631.2 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 81 | 310 | 42 | 95 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 0.306 | 76.4 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 34 | 126 | 14 | 34 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.270 | -196.4 |
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 88 | 307 | 26 | 64 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 16 | 42 | 0.208 | -196.4 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 40 | 104 | 8 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 0.202 | -370.9 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 13 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CHW | AL | 34 | 103 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0.272 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CHW | AL | 38 | 130 | 5 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0.262 | -283.8 |
| 1945 | CHW | AL | 118 | 402 | 50 | 124 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 49 | 6 | 45 | 19 | 0.308 | 1120.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CIN | 2B | 15 | 0 | 24 | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| 1930 | CIN | 3B | 109 | 0 | 85 | 181 | 23 | 15 |
| 1930 | CIN | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | CIN | 2B | 154 | 0 | 376 | 499 | 28 | 128 |
| 1932 | BRO | 2B | 154 | 0 | 385 | 525 | 25 | 113 |
| 1933 | BRO | 2B | 120 | 0 | 311 | 334 | 15 | 64 |
| 1933 | BRO | 3B | 14 | 0 | 18 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 1934 | BRO | 2B | 101 | 0 | 246 | 347 | 16 | 54 |
| 1934 | BRO | 3B | 43 | 0 | 54 | 70 | 5 | 6 |
| 1935 | BRO | 2B | 64 | 0 | 158 | 186 | 8 | 48 |
| 1935 | BRO | 3B | 36 | 0 | 34 | 64 | 5 | 9 |
| 1936 | BSN | 2B | 150 | 0 | 383 | 559 | 28 | 128 |
| 1937 | BSN | 2B | 151 | 0 | 330 | 524 | 29 | 92 |
| 1938 | BSN | 2B | 147 | 0 | 323 | 458 | 21 | 84 |
| 1939 | BSN | 2B | 80 | 0 | 208 | 246 | 14 | 66 |
| 1940 | BSN | 3B | 33 | 0 | 30 | 61 | 2 | 8 |
| 1940 | NY1 | 2B | 47 | 0 | 106 | 130 | 3 | 17 |
| 1940 | NY1 | 3B | 37 | 0 | 30 | 77 | 4 | 7 |
| 1942 | BSN | 2B | 14 | 0 | 20 | 42 | 0 | 8 |
| 1942 | BSN | 3B | 20 | 0 | 14 | 25 | 4 | 5 |
| 1943 | BSN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | BSN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 1943 | BSN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | CHA | 3B | 30 | 0 | 33 | 50 | 3 | 5 |
| 1944 | CHA | 2B | 6 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1944 | CHA | 3B | 30 | 0 | 31 | 63 | 4 | 5 |
| 1945 | CHA | 3B | 112 | 0 | 73 | 221 | 20 | 22 |
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 |