Les Scarsella

Les Scarsella, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1935 to 1940. A versatile position player, Scarsella played in a total of 265 games during his career. He compiled a solid batting average of .284, showcasing his ability to hit effectively during an era that was transitioning out of the deadball era and into a period of increased offensive production. Over his time in the league, he recorded 255 hits and drove in 109 runs, highlighting his contributions to the teams he played for. Scarsella also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 13 stolen bases and six home runs. His playing style was characterized by a combination of contact hitting and situational awareness, allowing him to be an asset both offensively and defensively. Though his career was relatively brief, ending in 1940, Scarsella's performance during these formative years of professional baseball left a lasting impression and reflected the evolving nature of the game as it approached the post-war era.