Gordon Massa, baseball player, 1957-1958

Gordon Massa

Born: 9/2/1935 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 7/16/2016 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-24 | Final Game: 1958-09-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gordon Richard Massa

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Biography

Gordon Massa was a position player who made a brief yet impactful appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s. Born in 1935, Massa's professional career spanned from 1957 to 1958, during which he played a total of 8 games. He showcased a remarkable batting average of .412, reflecting his ability to make contact and produce hits in a limited sample size. Throughout his time in the majors, Massa recorded 7 hits, contributing 3 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his offensive prowess in those few games left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his performance. Playing in an era marked by significant changes in the game, Massa's career unfolded during a time of transition in baseball, characterized by the tail end of the golden age of the sport. Although his time in the league was short, his high batting average underscored his potential as a player and the competitive spirit of the era. Today, Massa is remembered for his fleeting yet noteworthy contributions to the game, serving as a reminder of the countless players who have made their mark in baseball, even if only for a brief moment.

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 0.412 0.524 0.471 0.994 0.0

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 0.994 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +38.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 CHC NL 6 15 2 7 1 0 0 3 0 4 3 0.467 — — — — 0.0
1958 CHC NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 6 4 21 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 CHN C 6 4 21 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross Worcester MA 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957