Joe Pepitone, baseball player, 219 home runs, 1962-1973

Joe Pepitone

Born: 10/9/1940 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 3/13/2023 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-10 | Final Game: 1973-05-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Anthony Pepitone

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Biography

Joe Pepitone was a notable American professional baseball player born in 1940, who had a career that spanned from 1962 until 1973. Primarily a position player, Pepitone showcased his talents in Major League Baseball, playing in a total of 1,397 games. Known for his power-hitting capabilities, he amassed 1,315 hits, 219 home runs, and 721 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .258. Pepitone also demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 41 bases throughout his time in the league. Pepitone was selected as an All-Star three times, a testament to his impact and recognition in the sport during the 1960s and early 1970s. His playing style combined a blend of power and athleticism, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs. As a player emerging in an era characterized by a shift towards more dynamic offensive play, Pepitone contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, leaving a lasting legacy that is remembered by fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1397 5097 606 1315 158 35 219 721 41 302 526 0.258 0.301 0.432 0.733 5282.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1962 NYY AL 63 138 14 33 3 2 7 17 1 3 21 0.239 -143.2
1963 NYY AL 157 580 79 157 16 3 27 89 3 23 63 0.271 979.1
1964 NYY AL 160 613 71 154 12 3 28 100 2 24 63 0.251 -92.2
1965 NYY AL 143 531 51 131 18 3 18 62 4 43 59 0.247 199.1
1966 NYY AL 152 585 85 149 21 4 31 83 4 29 58 0.255 835.5
1967 NYY AL 133 501 45 126 18 3 13 64 1 34 62 0.251 113.2
1968 NYY AL 108 380 41 93 9 3 15 56 8 37 45 0.245 733.8
1969 NYY AL 135 513 49 124 16 3 27 70 8 30 42 0.242 275.1
1970 CHC NL 56 213 38 57 9 2 12 44 0 15 15 0.268 415.1
1970 HOU NL 75 279 44 70 9 5 14 35 5 18 28 0.251 415.1
1971 CHC NL 115 427 50 131 19 4 16 61 1 24 41 0.307 1547.9
1972 CHC NL 66 214 23 56 5 0 8 21 1 13 22 0.262 184.7
1973 ATL NL 3 11 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.364 0.0
1973 CHC NL 31 112 16 30 3 0 3 18 3 8 6 0.268 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 39 1 6 1 0 1 5 3 6 0.154

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1964 WS NYA 7 26 1 4 1 0 1 5 2 3 0.154
1963 WS NYA 4 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.154

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 953 892 8172 627 61 781
OF 496 403 864 23 20 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 NYA 1B 16 14 100 11 2 9
1962 NYA OF 32 13 26 0 0 0
1963 NYA 1B 143 130 1140 103 6 111
1963 NYA OF 16 15 26 1 2 0
1964 NYA 1B 155 153 1333 121 18 128
1964 NYA OF 30 2 13 0 0 0
1965 NYA 1B 115 113 1036 71 3 104
1965 NYA OF 41 25 45 4 1 0
1966 NYA 1B 119 117 1044 92 6 92
1966 NYA OF 55 30 82 5 3 2
1967 NYA 1B 6 6 44 6 1 5
1967 NYA OF 123 122 277 7 7 1
1968 NYA 1B 12 12 128 4 0 10
1968 NYA OF 92 91 190 4 4 1
1969 NYA 1B 132 131 1254 74 7 118
1970 CHN 1B 13 0 27 2 0 0
1970 CHN OF 56 56 121 1 1 0
1970 HOU 1B 50 42 376 29 2 45
1970 HOU OF 28 27 52 1 1 0
1971 CHN 1B 95 89 872 64 9 75
1971 CHN OF 23 22 32 0 1 0
1972 CHN 1B 66 54 552 31 2 51
1973 ATL 1B 3 3 26 0 1 5
1973 CHN 1B 28 28 240 19 4 28

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 948
Left Field 36
Center Field 390
Right Field 84

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1969 Gold Glove 1B
1966 Gold Glove 1B
1965 Gold Glove 1B
1963 TSN All-Star 1B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1966 Most Valuable Player AL 27th 2.0 280 0
1963 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 10.0 280 0