Jay Loviglio
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1983)
Jay Loviglio was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1983 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Chicago White Sox, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 4 seasons. In 46 career games, he hit .192 with 10 hits and 4 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-02
- Last Game
- 1983-07-26
Full name: John Paul Loviglio
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 52 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | .192 | .236 | .192 | .429 | 0 |
Career AVG .192 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career OBP .236 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.
Career SLG .192 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.
Career OPS .429 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 39.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PHI | NL | 16 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CHA | AL | 14 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 15 | 31 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 46 | 52 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 39 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 4 | .231 |
| Away | 22 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .077 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-26 | CHC | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-10-03 | CHW | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-24 | CHW | MIN | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-22 | CHW | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-21 | CHW | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-20 | CHW | SEA | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-19 | CHW | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-18 | CHW | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-18 | CHW | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-16 | CHW | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Community College | Brentwood | NY | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Jay Loviglio: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jay Loviglio's first major league game on September 2, 1980; the last one listed came on July 26, 1983. Loviglio played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1980), the Chicago White Sox (1981 through 1982), and the Chicago Cubs (1983). The bio lists Loviglio as a second baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Loviglio is listed at 5'9" and 160 pounds. The birth record reads May 30, 1956, in Freeport, NY, USA. Jay Loviglio was the playing name; the full given name is John Paul.
Loviglio's career batting table shows 46 games, 52 at bats and 10 hits, a .192 average, adding 4 RBI. Loviglio got on base at a .236 rate and slugged .192 (.429 OPS). Loviglio's .192 average ran 26.3% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Loviglio's .429 stands 39.6% below the league's .709. No season topped the 6 hits of 1982.
By games played in the field, second base leads with 17, followed by designated hitter (7) and third base (4). Fielding at second base produced 32 putouts and 35 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jay Loviglio
- What years did Jay Loviglio play?
- Jay Loviglio played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1983.
- Was Jay Loviglio a pitcher?
- No. Jay Loviglio was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jay Loviglio hit?
- Jay Loviglio hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Jay Loviglio play for?
- Jay Loviglio played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1980), the Chicago White Sox (1981–1982), and the Chicago Cubs (1983).
- What were Jay Loviglio's career stats?
- In 46 games, Jay Loviglio had 10 hits, 4 RBI, 17 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .192 batting average.
- What position did Jay Loviglio play?
- Jay Loviglio played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jay Loviglio and how much did he weigh?
- Jay Loviglio was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Jay Loviglio's career batting average?
- Jay Loviglio batted .192 over his career, with 10 hits in 52 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jay Loviglio have?
- Jay Loviglio drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Jay Loviglio in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jay Loviglio has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.