Phil Masi, baseball player, 1939-1952

Phil Masi

Born: 1/6/1916 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 3/29/1990 in Mount Prospect, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-23 | Final Game: 1952-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 177 lbs

Full name: Philip Samuel Masi

Biography

Phil Masi was an accomplished professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1939 to 1952. Born in 1916, Masi established himself as a reliable position player, appearing in a total of 1,229 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 917 hits, including 47 home runs, and drove in 417 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. With a career batting average of .264 and 45 stolen bases, Masi demonstrated both power and speed, making him a versatile asset on the field. Masi was selected as an All-Star four times during his career, a testament to his skill and impact in the game. He played during a transitional era in baseball, navigating through the late 1930s and into the post-World War II period, where the game was evolving with an increasing focus on athleticism and strategy. His contributions were not only instrumental to his teams but also reflected the competitive spirit of the era, as he competed against some of the greatest players of his time. Masi's legacy remains a notable part of baseball history, remembered for his consistent performance and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1229 3468 420 917 164 31 47 417 45 410 311 0.264 0.344 0.370 0.714 1056.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 8 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 WS BSN 5 8 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 0 190 16 4 13
3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
C 1101 0 3690 495 72 59
OF 4 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1101
First Base 22
Third Base 2
Left Field 1
Right Field 4

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1948 Baseball Magazine All-Star C

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 7.0 336 0
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 29th 2.0 336 0