Joe Palmisano
Born: 11/19/1902 in West Point, GA, USA
Died: 11/5/1971 in Albuquerque, NM, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-05-31 | Final Game: 1931-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Joseph Palmisano
Biography
Joe Palmisano was a professional baseball player born in 1902, who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. His career spanned from May 31, 1931, to September 25, 1931, during a transitional period in baseball that was post-Deadball Era and on the cusp of the more offensive-minded game that would characterize the following decades. As a position player, Palmisano appeared in 19 games, where he recorded 10 hits and drove in 4 runs, finishing his brief career with a batting average of .227.
Although Palmisano did not hit any home runs or steal bases throughout his time in the league, his contributions came at a time when the game was evolving, and every player's role was crucial to their team's success. While he may not have left a lasting legacy in terms of statistics, his involvement in Major League Baseball during this era reflects the spirit of perseverance and the diverse backgrounds of players who sought to make their mark in the sport.
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 | 0.227 | 0.320 | 0.273 | 0.593 | -123.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHA | AL | 19 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0.227 | -123.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 16 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHA | C | 16 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1931 | PHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |