Ken Silvestri

Ken Silvestri was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who had a career spanning from 1939 to 1951. Primarily serving as a position player, Silvestri played in a total of 102 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 44 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 25 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .217. Despite his modest offensive numbers, Silvestri's contributions to his teams were marked by his versatility and determination, characteristics that defined many players of his era. Silvestri played during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the end of the deadball era and the beginnings of a more power-oriented game. While he may not have achieved the statistical heights of some of his contemporaries, Silvestri's resilience and presence on the field were significant in their own right. His career, which concluded on July 31, 1951, remains a testament to the dedicated athletes who shaped the game during the mid-20th century.