Skeeter Scalzi, baseball player, 1939-1939

Skeeter Scalzi

Born: 6/16/1913 in Lafferty, OH, USA

Died: 8/25/1984 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-07-21 | Final Game: 1939-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frank John Scalzi

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Biography

Skeeter Scalzi, born in 1913, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing during the late 1930s. Scalzi’s professional tenure spanned from July 21, 1939, to September 25, 1939, during which he appeared in 11 games. As a position player, he demonstrated a commendable batting average of .333, which reflects his ability to make contact and get on base in a limited sample size. Scalzi recorded 6 hits throughout his time in the league, showcasing his potential as a contributor despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs. Although Scalzi's major league career was short-lived, he left an impression with his agility on the field, evidenced by his single stolen base. His career occurred in a transitional period for baseball, just before the onset of World War II, which would see many players enlisted and the dynamics of the game shift dramatically. While Scalzi's time in the spotlight was fleeting, his performance remains a testament to the diverse talents that populated baseball during this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 18 3 6 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0.333 0.429 0.333 0.762 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +21.6% above league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +25.3% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 11 18 3 6 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 5 0 10 18 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 NY1 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1939 NY1 SS 5 0 10 18 4 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Shortstop 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1935, 1936