Tom Satriano
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1970)
Tom Satriano was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1970 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the California Angels, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 10 seasons. In 674 career games, he hit .225 with 365 hits, 21 home runs, and 157 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1961-07-23
- Last Game
- 1970-09-19
Full name: Thomas Victor Nicholas Satriano
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 674 | 1,623 | 130 | 365 | 53 | 5 | 21 | 157 | 7 | 214 | 225 | .225 | .316 | .303 | .619 | -1,825 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .303 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OPS .619 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 35 | 96 | 15 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | .198 | .258 (-23%) | .328 (-11%) | .399 (-24%) | .727 (-18%) | -267.7 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 10 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .421 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 23 | 50 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 10 | .180 | .246 (-27%) | .308 (-1%) | .371 (-46%) | .680 (-26%) | -158.6 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 108 | 255 | 18 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 37 | .200 | .250 (-20%) | .312 (-10%) | .377 (-35%) | .690 (-23%) | -851.2 |
| 1965 | CAL | AL | 47 | 79 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | .165 | .245 (-33%) | .310 (-17%) | .371 (-39%) | .682 (-29%) | -324.0 |
| 1966 | CAL | AL | 103 | 226 | 16 | 54 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 27 | 32 | .239 | .248 (-4%) | .309 (+3%) | .376 (-24%) | .685 (-11%) | -310.0 |
| 1967 | CAL | AL | 90 | 201 | 13 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 28 | 25 | .224 | .242 (-8%) | .306 (+4%) | .357 (-11%) | .663 (-4%) | -42.8 |
| 1968 | CAL | AL | 111 | 297 | 20 | 75 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 35 | 0 | 37 | 44 | .253 | .236 (+7%) | .298 (+13%) | .340 (+7%) | .638 (+10%) | 620.1 |
| 1969 | CAL | AL | 41 | 108 | 5 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 15 | .259 | .248 (+4%) | .320 (+14%) | .369 (-17%) | .689 (-3%) | 21.5 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 47 | 127 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 12 | .189 | .248 (-24%) | .320 (-3%) | .369 (-45%) | .689 (-25%) | 21.5 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 59 | 165 | 21 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 23 | .236 | .253 (-7%) | .325 (avg) | .385 (-7%) | .711 (-4%) | -74.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 674 | 1,623 | 130 | 365 | 53 | 5 | 21 | 157 | 7 | 214 | 225 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -1,365 | ||
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 (674 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 358 | 824 | 65 | 181 | 6 | 84 | .220 |
| Away | 316 | 799 | 65 | 184 | 15 | 73 | .230 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-09-19 | BOS | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970-09-17 | BOS | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-15 | BOS | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-07 | BOS | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-06 | BOS | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-05 | BOS | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970-09-03 | BOS | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-09-01 | BOS | DET | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-08-30 | BOS | CHW | W | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970-08-29 | BOS | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAA | 3B | 13 | 10 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 2 |
| 1963 | LAA | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 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 | C | 25 | 22 | 132 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAA | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 1965 | CAL | C | 12 | 10 | 62 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
| 1966 | CAL | C | 43 | 38 | 196 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 |
| 1967 | CAL | C | 23 | 20 | 110 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 1968 | CAL | C | 85 | 69 | 404 | 40 | 5 | 6 |
| 1969 | CAL | 1B | 5 | 7 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1969 | CAL | 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CAL | C | 36 | 28 | 180 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 1969 | BOS | C | 44 | 37 | 248 | 17 | 6 | 1 |
| 1970 | BOS | C | 51 | 47 | 318 | 19 | 5 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
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Tom Satriano: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tom Satriano's first major league game on July 23, 1961; the last one listed came on September 19, 1970. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Angels (1961 to 1964), the California Angels (1965 through 1969), and the Boston Red Sox (1969 to 1970). Born on August 28, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Satriano is listed as a catcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 185 pounds. The given name on file is Thomas Victor Nicholas Satriano.
In 674 games and 1,623 at bats, Satriano batted .225 with 365 hits, adding 21 homers and 157 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .316 and .303 give Satriano a career OPS of .619. Over the seasons Satriano played, league hitters batted .249; the .225 career figure is 9.6% below that. In OPS terms, Satriano's .619 stands 10.2% below the league's .689. No season topped the 75 hits of 1968. 1968 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .253 against a league .236, a 7% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Satriano
- What years did Tom Satriano play?
- Tom Satriano played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1970.
- Was Tom Satriano a pitcher?
- No. Tom Satriano was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tom Satriano hit?
- Tom Satriano hit 21 career home runs with 365 hits.
- What teams did Tom Satriano play for?
- Tom Satriano played for 2 teams: the California Angels (1961–1969) and the Boston Red Sox (1969–1970).
- What were Tom Satriano's career stats?
- In 674 games, Tom Satriano had 365 hits, 21 home runs, 157 RBI, 130 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .225 batting average.
- What position did Tom Satriano play?
- Tom Satriano played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Satriano and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Satriano was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tom Satriano hit each season?
- Tom Satriano's home runs by season: 1 in 1961, 2 in 1962, 0 in 1963, 1 in 1964, 1 in 1965, 0 in 1966, 4 in 1967, 8 in 1968, 1 in 1969, and 3 in 1970. His most in one season was 8, in 1968.
- What was Tom Satriano's career batting average?
- Tom Satriano batted .225 over his career, with 365 hits in 1,623 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Satriano have?
- Tom Satriano drove in 157 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Satriano in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Satriano has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.