Gordon Massa
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1958)
Gordon Massa was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1958 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 8 career games, he hit .412 with 7 hits and 3 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 210 lb
- Died
- 7/16/2016 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1957-09-24
- Last Game
- 1958-09-14
Full name: Gordon Richard Massa
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .412 | .524 | .471 | .994 | 0 |
Career AVG .412 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +59.8% above league average.
Career OBP .524 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +61.4% above league average.
Career SLG .471 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.
Career OPS .994 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — +38.7% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHN | NL | 6 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .467 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CHN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .412 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 8 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .412 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-09-14 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958-09-09 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1957-09-29 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957-09-28 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-27 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957-09-25 | CHC | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957-09-24 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957-09-24 | CHC | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon Massa
- What years did Gordon Massa play?
- Gordon Massa played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1958.
- Was Gordon Massa a pitcher?
- No. Gordon Massa was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Gordon Massa hit?
- Gordon Massa hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What was Gordon Massa's career batting average?
- Gordon Massa batted .412 over his career, with 7 hits in 17 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gordon Massa have?
- Gordon Massa drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Gordon Massa in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gordon Massa has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.