Manny Salvo
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1939-1943)
Manny Salvo was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1943 for the New York Giants, the Boston Braves, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. Across 135 career appearances, he went 33-50 with a 3.69 ERA and 247 strikeouts. He also batted .129 with 1 home runs.
- 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
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- Died
- 2/7/1997 in Vallejo, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1939-04-22
- Last Game
- 1943-10-03
Full name: Manuel Salvo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 10 | 32 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 136.0 | 150 | 70 | 75 | 69 | 4.63 | 4.28 (-8%) | -1992.0 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 10 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 160.2 | 151 | 55 | 43 | 60 | 3.08 | 4.21 (+27%) | 1614.0 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 7 | 16 | 35 | 27 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 195.0 | 192 | 88 | 93 | 67 | 4.06 | 3.94 (-3%) | -1334.2 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 7 | 8 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 130.2 | 129 | 44 | 41 | 25 | 3.03 | 3.57 (+15%) | -1161.1 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 7.20 | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 5 | 6 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 93.2 | 94 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 3.27 | 3.50 (+7%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 33 | 50 | 135 | 93 | 40 | 9 | 1 | 721.1 | 723 | 296 | 284 | 247 | 3.69 | — | -2,873 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 232 | 10 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 88 | .129 | .192 | .168 | .360 | -1,037 |
Career AVG .129 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.
Career OBP .192 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.
Career SLG .168 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.
Career OPS .360 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — 48.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 32 | 41 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | .098 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 21 | 58 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 22 | .103 | .267 (-61%) | .335 (-52%) | .387 (-73%) | .722 (-63%) | -584.9 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 35 | 62 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 24 | .113 | .262 (-57%) | .332 (-29%) | .373 (-65%) | .705 (-48%) | -452.2 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 25 | 41 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .122 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 20 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 135 | 232 | 10 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 88 | .129 | — | — | — | — | -1,037 | ||
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 (271 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 66 | 106 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 11 | .160 |
| Away | 70 | 126 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 4 | .103 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 65 | 348.0 | 347 | 150 | 135 | 132 | 3.88 |
| Away | 70 | 373.0 | 376 | 144 | 150 | 115 | 3.47 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-10-03 | BSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-28 | BSN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-13 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-08 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-08-23 | BSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-19 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-18 | BSN | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-14 | BSN | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1943-08-02 | BSN | PIT | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-07-29 | BSN | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-10-03 | BSN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-28 | BSN | STL | W | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-09-13 | BSN | BRO | L | 3.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-08 | BSN | BRO | L | 8.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1943-08-23 | BSN | STL | L | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-08-18 | BSN | CIN | L | 8.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1943-08-14 | BSN | CHC | W | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1943-08-02 | BSN | PIT | — | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1943-07-29 | BSN | CIN | — | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1943-07-24 | BSN | STL | L | 8.0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 135 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Manny Salvo (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Manny Salvo: the record in brief
Manny Salvo's major league career runs from a debut on April 22, 1939 to a final game on October 3, 1943. Club by club, the record runs the New York Giants (1939), the Boston Bees (1940), the Boston Braves (1941 to 1943), and the Philadelphia Blue Jays (1943). At 6 feet, 4 inches and 210 pounds, Salvo is listed as a pitcher. Salvo batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Salvo was born on June 30, 1912, in Sacramento, CA, USA. The bio records the death on February 7, 1997, in Vallejo, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Manuel.
Across 135 games (93 starts), Salvo recorded 33 wins against 50 losses with a 3.69 ERA. The same table counts 247 strikeouts, 40 complete games, and 9 shutouts. Against a 3.90 league ERA for the same years, Salvo was 5.2% better. The best win total was 10, in 1940. 1939 produced Salvo's most strikeouts, 69. 1942 was Salvo's sharpest full season, a 3.03 ERA against the league's 3.57.
Frequently Asked Questions about Manny Salvo
- What years did Manny Salvo play?
- Manny Salvo played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1943.
- Was Manny Salvo a pitcher?
- Yes. Manny Salvo pitched in the major leagues, recording 33 wins and 247 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Manny Salvo hit?
- Manny Salvo hit 1 career home run with 30 hits.
- What teams did Manny Salvo play for?
- Manny Salvo played for 3 teams: the New York Giants (1939), the Boston Braves (1940–1943), and the Philadelphia Blue Jays (1943).
- What were Manny Salvo's career stats?
- In 135 games, Manny Salvo went 33-50 with a 3.69 ERA, 247 strikeouts, 721.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves. At the plate he had 30 hits and 1 home runs.
- What position did Manny Salvo play?
- Manny Salvo played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Manny Salvo and how much did he weigh?
- Manny Salvo was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Manny Salvo's career ERA?
- Manny Salvo finished with a 3.69 career ERA, going 33-50 with 247 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Manny Salvo have?
- Manny Salvo recorded 247 career strikeouts.
- Is Manny Salvo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Manny Salvo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.