Tony Giuliani
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1936-1943)
Tony Giuliani was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1943 for the St. Louis Browns, the Washington Senators, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 8 seasons. In 243 career games, he hit .233 with 157 hits and 69 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 10/8/2004 in St. Paul, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1936-04-18
- Last Game
- 1943-10-03
Full name: Angelo John Giuliani
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 674 | 58 | 157 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 69 | 1 | 38 | 41 | .233 | .274 | .269 | .542 | -2,725 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons β 13.8% below league average.
Career OBP .274 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons β 19.1% below league average.
Career SLG .269 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons β 30.2% below league average.
Career OPS .542 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons β 25.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | SLA | AL | 71 | 198 | 17 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 13 | .217 | .283 (-24%) | .349 (-26%) | .404 (-43%) | .753 (-35%) | -1133.5 |
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 19 | 53 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .302 | .276 (+9%) | .342 (-1%) | .398 (-19%) | .740 (-11%) | -85.2 |
| 1938 | WS1 | AL | 46 | 115 | 10 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 3 | .217 | .272 (-20%) | .341 (-21%) | .392 (-36%) | .734 (-29%) | -540.1 |
| 1939 | WS1 | AL | 54 | 172 | 20 | 43 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .250 | .274 (-9%) | .342 (-22%) | .393 (-22%) | .735 (-22%) | -641.0 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1943 | WS1 | AL | 49 | 133 | 5 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 14 | .226 | .255 (-12%) | .324 (-11%) | .346 (-22%) | .671 (-17%) | -325.5 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 243 | 674 | 58 | 157 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 69 | 1 | 38 | 41 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -2,725 | ||
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 (243 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 113 | 325 | 27 | 72 | 0 | 36 | .222 |
| Away | 130 | 350 | 31 | 85 | 0 | 32 | .243 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-10-03 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-10-02 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-09-27 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-09-26 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-23 | MIN | SLA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-22 | MIN | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-06 | MIN | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-09-05 | MIN | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-04 | MIN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-29 | MIN | PHA | W | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 234 |
Tony Giuliani: the record in brief
Tony Giuliani's major league career runs from a debut on April 18, 1936 to a final game on October 3, 1943. By club, Giuliani's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1936 through 1937), the Washington Senators (1938 to 1943), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1940 to 1941). Giuliani is listed as a catcher at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio says Giuliani both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is November 24, 1912, in St. Paul, MN, USA. Giuliani's death is recorded on October 8, 2004, in St. Paul, MN, USA. Giuliani's full given name, per the bio, is Angelo John Giuliani.
In 243 games and 674 at bats, Giuliani batted .233 with 157 hits, adding 69 runs batted in. Giuliani got on base at a .274 rate and slugged .269 (.542 OPS). The league as a whole hit .270 across Giuliani's seasons, which puts the .233 career mark 13.8% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 43, in 1936. 1943 brought the most runs batted in, 20. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1939, did not top the league's .274.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Giuliani
- What years did Tony Giuliani play?
- Tony Giuliani played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1943.
- Was Tony Giuliani a pitcher?
- No. Tony Giuliani was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tony Giuliani hit?
- Tony Giuliani hit 0 career home runs with 157 hits.
- What was Tony Giuliani's career batting average?
- Tony Giuliani batted .233 over his career, with 157 hits in 674 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Giuliani have?
- Tony Giuliani drove in 69 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Giuliani in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Giuliani has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.