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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 46 | 114 | 14 | 29 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0.254 | -155.3 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 63 | 138 | 11 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0.196 | -660.7 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 87 | 180 | 17 | 40 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 0.222 | -430.2 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 57 | 87 | 14 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 0.218 | -160.9 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 80 | 238 | 27 | 65 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 7 | 27 | 20 | 0.273 | 197.8 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 89 | 251 | 33 | 69 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 4 | 31 | 20 | 0.275 | 490.7 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 114 | 371 | 55 | 101 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 46 | 9 | 42 | 32 | 0.272 | 789.2 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 133 | 397 | 52 | 106 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 62 | 5 | 55 | 41 | 0.267 | 421.0 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 126 | 411 | 54 | 125 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 50 | 7 | 47 | 27 | 0.304 | 1227.7 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 113 | 376 | 43 | 95 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 44 | 2 | 35 | 26 | 0.253 | -645.5 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 37 | 105 | 13 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 0.210 | -462.2 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 48 | 135 | 16 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 0.274 | -462.2 |
| 1950 | CHW | AL | 122 | 377 | 38 | 105 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 55 | 2 | 49 | 36 | 0.279 | 172.0 |
| 1951 | CHW | AL | 84 | 225 | 24 | 61 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 32 | 27 | 0.271 | 271.2 |
| 1952 | CHW | AL | 30 | 63 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0.254 | -27.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | BSN | C | 42 | 0 | 104 | 15 | 5 | 4 |
| 1940 | BSN | C | 52 | 0 | 137 | 32 | 6 | 2 |
| 1941 | BSN | C | 83 | 0 | 194 | 31 | 5 | 3 |
| 1942 | BSN | C | 39 | 0 | 78 | 21 | 4 | 1 |
| 1942 | BSN | OF | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | BSN | C | 73 | 0 | 192 | 40 | 2 | 2 |
| 1944 | BSN | C | 63 | 0 | 180 | 34 | 5 | 3 |
| 1944 | BSN | 1B | 12 | 0 | 118 | 11 | 2 | 9 |
| 1944 | BSN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | BSN | C | 95 | 0 | 335 | 52 | 8 | 7 |
| 1945 | BSN | 1B | 7 | 0 | 55 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1946 | BSN | C | 124 | 0 | 470 | 56 | 10 | 5 |
| 1947 | BSN | C | 123 | 0 | 411 | 58 | 5 | 1 |
| 1948 | BSN | C | 109 | 0 | 458 | 39 | 6 | 5 |
| 1949 | BSN | C | 37 | 0 | 134 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1949 | PIT | C | 44 | 0 | 157 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| 1949 | PIT | 1B | 2 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1950 | CHA | C | 114 | 0 | 440 | 52 | 2 | 9 |
| 1951 | CHA | C | 78 | 0 | 299 | 24 | 7 | 7 |
| 1952 | CHA | C | 25 | 0 | 101 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
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 |