Tony DePhillips

Born: 9/20/1912 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 5/5/1994 in Port Jefferson, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-25 | Final Game: 1943-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Anthony Andrew DePhillips

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Biography

Tony DePhillips, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. His time in the majors spanned from April 25, 1943, to September 12, 1943, a period marked by the challenges of World War II, which saw many star players enlist in the military, creating opportunities for lesser-known talents like DePhillips. Over the course of his career, DePhillips appeared in 35 games, where he recorded 2 hits and drove in 2 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.1. He did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases during his time on the field. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's legends, DePhillips contributed to the fabric of baseball during a unique historical moment, reminding fans of the resilience and adaptability of the sport in times of adversity. His career, though short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 20 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.100 0.143 0.150 0.293 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.293 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 56.4% 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
1943 CIN NL 35 20 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 35 0 47 5 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 CIN C 35 0 47 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 35

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fordham University New York NY 1934, 1935, 1936