Tom Satriano
Born: 8/28/1940 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-07-23 | Final Game: 1970-09-19
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Thomas Victor Nicholas Satriano
Biography
Tom Satriano, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1961 until 1970. A versatile position player, Satriano played in 674 games and recorded a total of 365 hits, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a career batting average of .225. Over the course of his career, he hit 21 home runs and drove in 157 runs, proving to be a reliable presence in the lineup. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 7 stolen bases.
Satriano's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the burgeoning popularity of the game and the integration of talent from diverse backgrounds. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination of players in the 1960s, a decade that saw both the emergence of exciting new talent and the establishment of the modern game. Satriano's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedicated athletes who shaped the sport during that era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 674 | 1623 | 130 | 365 | 53 | 5 | 21 | 157 | 7 | 214 | 225 | 0.225 | 0.316 | 0.303 | 0.619 | -2159.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 35 | 96 | 15 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 0.198 | -285.1 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 10 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.421 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 23 | 50 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0.180 | -165.3 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 108 | 255 | 18 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 37 | 0.200 | -1021.5 |
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 47 | 79 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0.165 | -352.2 |
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 103 | 226 | 16 | 54 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 27 | 32 | 0.239 | -369.1 |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 90 | 201 | 13 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 28 | 25 | 0.224 | -50.0 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 111 | 297 | 20 | 75 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 35 | 0 | 37 | 44 | 0.253 | 620.1 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 47 | 127 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 12 | 0.189 | -476.2 |
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 41 | 108 | 5 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 0.259 | -476.2 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 59 | 165 | 21 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 23 | 0.236 | -82.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 83 | 37 | 363 | 26 | 3 | 40 |
| 2B | 58 | 22 | 53 | 67 | 4 | 9 |
| 3B | 168 | 104 | 88 | 244 | 24 | 22 |
| C | 321 | 272 | 1655 | 133 | 23 | 22 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | LAA | 2B | 10 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | LAA | 3B | 23 | 21 | 17 | 48 | 6 | 6 |
| 1961 | LAA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | LAA | 3B | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | LAA | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAA | 3B | 13 | 10 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | LAA | C | 25 | 22 | 132 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAA | 1B | 32 | 28 | 237 | 17 | 2 | 29 |
| 1964 | LAA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAA | 3B | 38 | 15 | 12 | 43 | 5 | 3 |
| 1964 | LAA | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | CAL | C | 12 | 10 | 62 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965 | CAL | 1B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | CAL | 2B | 12 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 1965 | CAL | 3B | 15 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | CAL | C | 43 | 38 | 196 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1966 | CAL | 1B | 36 | 1 | 70 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 1966 | CAL | 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CAL | 3B | 25 | 20 | 17 | 33 | 4 | 3 |
| 1967 | CAL | C | 23 | 20 | 110 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 1967 | CAL | 1B | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | CAL | 2B | 15 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
| 1967 | CAL | 3B | 38 | 24 | 19 | 56 | 3 | 4 |
| 1968 | CAL | C | 85 | 69 | 404 | 40 | 5 | 6 |
| 1968 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CAL | 2B | 14 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 1968 | CAL | 3B | 11 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969 | BOS | C | 44 | 37 | 248 | 17 | 6 | 1 |
| 1969 | CAL | C | 36 | 28 | 180 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 1969 | CAL | 1B | 5 | 7 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1969 | CAL | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | BOS | C | 51 | 47 | 318 | 19 | 5 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 320 |
| First Base | 85 |
| Second Base | 57 |
| Third Base | 168 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1960, 1961 |