Joe Palmisano
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931)
Joe Palmisano was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1931 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 19 career games, he hit .227 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 11/5/1971 in Albuquerque, NM, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-05-31
- Last Game
- 1931-09-25
Full name: Joseph Palmisano
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | .227 | .320 | .273 | .593 | -115 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.
Career OPS .593 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHA | AL | 19 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -115.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 19 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -115 | ||
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 (19 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 37 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 | .243 |
| Away | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-09-25 | PHA | BOS | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-09-22 | PHA | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931-09-21 | PHA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-19 | PHA | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-09-16 | PHA | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-09-15 | PHA | CLE | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-14 | PHA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-12 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-10 | PHA | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-07 | PHA | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 16 |
| Second Base | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 |
Joe Palmisano: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Palmisano debuted on May 31, 1931 and played a final game on September 25, 1931. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Athletics, in 1931. Listed as a catcher, Palmisano threw and hit right-handed. Palmisano is listed at 5'8" and 160 pounds. The birth record reads November 19, 1902, in West Point, GA, USA. The bio records the death on November 5, 1971, in Albuquerque, NM, USA. Joe Palmisano was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph.
In 19 games and 44 at bats, Palmisano batted .227 with 10 hits, along with 4 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .320 clip and slugging .273, Palmisano finished with a .593 OPS. The league as a whole hit .276 across Palmisano's seasons, which puts the .227 career mark 17.7% below average. The OPS comparison is .593 to a league .727, 18.4% below average. Palmisano's lone season row is 1931 with the Philadelphia Athletics: 19 games, 10 hits in 44 at bats.
Most of Palmisano's defensive work, 16 games, came at catcher; the rest of the position table shows second base (1). Behind the plate, Palmisano's fielding totals are 44 putouts, 4 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Palmisano
- Was Joe Palmisano a pitcher?
- No. Joe Palmisano was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joe Palmisano hit?
- Joe Palmisano hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Joe Palmisano play for?
- Joe Palmisano played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1931).
- What were Joe Palmisano's career stats?
- In 19 games, Joe Palmisano had 10 hits, 4 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Joe Palmisano play?
- Joe Palmisano played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Palmisano and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Palmisano was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Joe Palmisano's career batting average?
- Joe Palmisano batted .227 over his career, with 10 hits in 44 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Palmisano have?
- Joe Palmisano drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Palmisano in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Palmisano has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.