Dino Restelli
Born: 9/23/1924 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 8/8/2006 in San Carlos, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-06-14 | Final Game: 1951-06-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 191 lbs
Full name: Dino Paolo Restelli
Biography
Dino Restelli was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Born in 1924, Restelli's career spanned from 1949 to 1951, a time when the league was navigating the post-World War II landscape and the early stirrings of integration. Known primarily as a position player, Restelli appeared in 93 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills in both the outfield and infield.
Restelli finished his career with 65 hits, including 13 home runs, and accumulated 43 RBIs, demonstrating a power-hitting ability that was significant for his time. His batting average stood at .241, and he also contributed on the base paths with 3 stolen bases. While his career was relatively brief, Restelli's contributions during this transitional period in baseball history reflect the evolving nature of the sport as it moved toward greater competitiveness and diversity on the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 270 | 42 | 65 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 43 | 3 | 37 | 30 | 0.241 | 0.341 | 0.430 | 0.770 | 516.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 72 | 232 | 41 | 58 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 40 | 3 | 35 | 26 | 0.250 | 516.9 |
| 1951 | PIT | NL | 21 | 38 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 72 | 0 | 189 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949 | PIT | OF | 61 | 0 | 167 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 1951 | PIT | OF | 11 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 46 |
| Right Field | 17 |