Emil Planeta
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931)
Emil Planeta was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1931 for the New York Giants. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 10.12 ERA.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 2/2/1963 in Rocky Hill, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-09-20
- Last Game
- 1931-09-27
Full name: Emil Joseph Planeta
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 10.12 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 10.12 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 5.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6.75 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-09-27 | NY1 | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-20 | NY1 | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-09-27 | NY1 | BRO | — | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-20 | NY1 | CHC | — | 2.1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
Emil Planeta: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 20, 1931 and the final game on September 27, 1931, Emil Planeta built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the New York Giants in 1931. Planeta is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. The bio says Planeta both batted and threw right-handed. Planeta was born on January 31, 1909, in Higganum, CT, USA. Planeta died on February 2, 1963, in Rocky Hill, CT, USA. Emil Planeta was the playing name; the full given name is Emil Joseph.
Planeta's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 10.12 ERA over 2 appearances. Against a 4.10 league ERA for the same seasons, the 10.12 mark was 146.9% worse. All of that pitching came in 1931, with 2 games and 0 strikeouts.
Planeta appears at one position only: pitcher, in 2 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Emil Planeta
- Was Emil Planeta a pitcher?
- Yes. Emil Planeta pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 0 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Emil Planeta hit?
- Emil Planeta hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Emil Planeta play for?
- Emil Planeta played for one team, the New York Giants (1931).
- What were Emil Planeta's career stats?
- In 2 games, Emil Planeta went 0-0 with a 10.12 ERA, 0 strikeouts, and 5.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Emil Planeta play?
- Emil Planeta played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Emil Planeta and how much did he weigh?
- Emil Planeta was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- What was Emil Planeta's career ERA?
- Emil Planeta finished with a 10.12 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Emil Planeta have?
- Emil Planeta recorded 0 career strikeouts.
- Is Emil Planeta in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Emil Planeta has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.