Joe Rossi
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952)
Joe Rossi was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1952 for the Cincinnati Reds. In 55 career games, he hit .221 with 32 hits, 1 home runs, and 6 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
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- Died
- 2/20/1999 in Oakland, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-04-20
- Last Game
- 1952-09-12
Full name: Joseph Anthony Rossi
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 145 | 14 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 20 | .221 | .319 | .255 | .574 | -334 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .255 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.
Career OPS .574 vs. league average .696 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | CIN | NL | 55 | 145 | 14 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 20 | .221 | .252 (-13%) | .326 (-2%) | .369 (-31%) | .696 (-17%) | -333.7 |
| Career · 1 season | 55 | 145 | 14 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 20 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -334 | ||
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 (55 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 87 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 5 | .241 |
| Away | 21 | 58 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | .190 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-09-12 | CIN | NY1 | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952-09-07 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1952-09-06 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952-09-04 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-09-03 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-01 | CIN | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-01 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-31 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-08-30 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-24 | CIN | NY1 | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 46 |
Joe Rossi: the record in brief
April 20, 1952 and September 12, 1952 bracket Joe Rossi's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Rossi's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. Rossi, born on March 13, 1921, in Oakland, CA, USA, is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. Rossi died on February 20, 1999, in Oakland, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Joseph Anthony.
In 55 games and 145 at bats, Rossi batted .221 with 32 hits, along with 1 home run and 6 runs batted in. Rossi got on base at a .319 rate and slugged .255 (.574 OPS). Rossi's .221 average ran 12.7% below the .253 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 17.5% below league average (.574 against .696). The season table holds a single row: 1952 with the Cincinnati Reds, 55 games, 145 at bats and 32 hits. That year the league hit .252, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Every defensive appearance on record for Rossi, 46 games, came at catcher. The fielding table credits Rossi with 192 putouts, 21 assists and 4 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Rossi
- Was Joe Rossi a pitcher?
- No. Joe Rossi was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joe Rossi hit?
- Joe Rossi hit 1 career home run with 32 hits.
- What teams did Joe Rossi play for?
- Joe Rossi played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1952).
- What were Joe Rossi's career stats?
- In 55 games, Joe Rossi had 32 hits, 1 home runs, 6 RBI, 14 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Joe Rossi play?
- Joe Rossi played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Rossi and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Rossi was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- What was Joe Rossi's career batting average?
- Joe Rossi batted .221 over his career, with 32 hits in 145 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Rossi have?
- Joe Rossi drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Rossi in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Rossi has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.