Dario Lodigiani
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1938-1946)
Dario Lodigiani was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1946 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 405 career games, he hit .260 with 355 hits, 16 home runs, and 156 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 150 lb
- Died
- 2/10/2008 in Napa, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1938-04-18
- Last Game
- 1946-08-18
Full name: Dario Antonio Lodigiani
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 405 | 1,364 | 142 | 355 | 71 | 7 | 16 | 156 | 12 | 141 | 86 | .260 | .338 | .358 | .696 | -358 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .338 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .358 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .696 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 93 | 325 | 36 | 91 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 44 | 3 | 34 | 25 | .280 | .272 (+3%) | .341 (+6%) | .392 (-1%) | .734 (+2%) | 209.3 |
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 121 | 393 | 46 | 102 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 2 | 42 | 18 | .260 | .274 (-5%) | .342 (-1%) | .393 (-3%) | .735 (-2%) | -128.3 |
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CHA | AL | 87 | 322 | 39 | 77 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 31 | 19 | .239 | .262 (-9%) | .332 (-5%) | .373 (-7%) | .705 (-6%) | -297.1 |
| 1942 | CHA | AL | 59 | 168 | 9 | 47 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 10 | .280 | .253 (+10%) | .323 (+9%) | .349 (-8%) | .672 (avg) | 59.6 |
| 1946 | CHA | AL | 44 | 155 | 12 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 14 | .245 | .256 (-5%) | .328 (-2%) | .358 (-17%) | .687 (-10%) | -201.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 405 | 1,364 | 142 | 355 | 71 | 7 | 16 | 156 | 12 | 141 | 86 | .260 | — | — | — | — | -358 | ||
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 (405 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 210 | 689 | 66 | 170 | 6 | 78 | .247 |
| Away | 195 | 675 | 76 | 185 | 10 | 80 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-08-18 | CHW | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-17 | CHW | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-08-16 | CHW | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-08-15 | CHW | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-08-13 | CHW | SLA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946-08-13 | CHW | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-11 | CHW | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946-08-11 | CHW | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-08-09 | CHW | DET | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1946-08-08 | CHW | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 115 | 0 | 264 | 337 | 32 | 66 |
| 3B | 275 | 0 | 321 | 578 | 50 | 41 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | PHA | 2B | 80 | 0 | 193 | 233 | 21 | 45 |
| 1938 | PHA | 3B | 13 | 0 | 17 | 26 | 4 | 3 |
| 1939 | PHA | 2B | 28 | 0 | 56 | 82 | 10 | 16 |
| 1939 | PHA | 3B | 89 | 0 | 103 | 181 | 17 | 8 |
| 1941 | CHA | 3B | 86 | 0 | 120 | 187 | 12 | 22 |
| 1942 | CHA | 2B | 7 | 0 | 15 | 22 | 1 | 5 |
| 1942 | CHA | 3B | 43 | 0 | 40 | 96 | 8 | 4 |
| 1946 | CHA | 3B | 44 | 0 | 41 | 88 | 9 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 115 |
| Third Base | 275 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dario Lodigiani (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Dario Lodigiani: the record in brief
April 18, 1938 and August 18, 1946 bracket Dario Lodigiani's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Athletics (1938 to 1940) and the Chicago White Sox (1941 to 1946). The bio lists Lodigiani as a third baseman who threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 150 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. The birth record reads June 6, 1916, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Lodigiani died on February 10, 2008, in Napa, CA, USA. Dario Lodigiani was the playing name; the full given name is Dario Antonio.
In 405 games and 1,364 at bats, Lodigiani batted .260 with 355 hits, along with 16 homers and 156 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .338 clip and slugging .358, Lodigiani finished with a .696 OPS. Against a .264 league average for those years, Lodigiani's .260 average was near the norm. Lodigiani collected a career-high 102 hits in 1939. The Lg AVG column puts Lodigiani's 1938 at .280 against .272, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 3%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dario Lodigiani
- What years did Dario Lodigiani play?
- Dario Lodigiani played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1946.
- Was Dario Lodigiani a pitcher?
- No. Dario Lodigiani was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dario Lodigiani hit?
- Dario Lodigiani hit 16 career home runs with 355 hits.
- What teams did Dario Lodigiani play for?
- Dario Lodigiani played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1938–1940) and the Chicago White Sox (1941–1942, 1946).
- What were Dario Lodigiani's career stats?
- In 405 games, Dario Lodigiani had 355 hits, 16 home runs, 156 RBI, 142 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .260 batting average.
- What position did Dario Lodigiani play?
- Dario Lodigiani played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dario Lodigiani and how much did he weigh?
- Dario Lodigiani was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dario Lodigiani hit each season?
- Dario Lodigiani's home runs by season: 6 in 1938, 6 in 1939, 0 in 1940, 4 in 1941, 0 in 1942, and 0 in 1946. His most in one season was 6, in 1938 and 1939.
- What was Dario Lodigiani's career batting average?
- Dario Lodigiani batted .260 over his career, with 355 hits in 1,364 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dario Lodigiani have?
- Dario Lodigiani drove in 156 runs in his career.
- Is Dario Lodigiani in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dario Lodigiani has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.