Sonny Senerchia
Born: 4/6/1929 in Newark, NJ, USA
Died: 11/1/2003 in Freehold, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-08-19 | Final Game: 1952-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Emanuel Robert Senerchia
Biography
Sonny Senerchia, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who took the field as a position player during a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. His playing career spanned from August 19, 1952, to September 28, 1952, during a time when the league was beginning to see a transformation in player talent and style. Senerchia appeared in a total of 29 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a hitter. He recorded 22 hits, which included 3 home runs and 11 RBIs, finishing his season with a batting average of .22.
Though Senerchia's time in the majors was limited, he contributed to the game during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more power-oriented approach in baseball. His ability to hit for power, as evidenced by his 3 home runs, highlighted a facet of his playing style that set him apart during his tenure in the league. While he did not accumulate significant statistical milestones over a long career, Senerchia's presence on the field during the 1952 season reflects the rich tapestry of players who contributed to the evolution of baseball in the mid-20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 100 | 5 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0.220 | 0.250 | 0.360 | 0.610 | -241.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 29 | 100 | 5 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0.220 | -241.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 28 | 0 | 30 | 31 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | 3B | 28 | 0 | 30 | 31 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 28 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | Montclair | NJ | 1950, 1951, 1952 |