Sibby Sisti, baseball player, 1939-1954

Sibby Sisti

Born: 7/26/1920 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 4/24/2006 in Amherst, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-07-21 | Final Game: 1954-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Sebastian Daniel Sisti

Biography

Sibby Sisti was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1939 until his final game on June 6, 1954. Primarily playing as a position player, Sisti appeared in 1,016 games throughout his career. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively to the teams he played for. Over his career, he accumulated 732 hits, 27 home runs, and 260 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .244. Additionally, Sisti showcased his speed on the base paths with 30 stolen bases. Sisti's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the post-Depression and pre-expansion period, which saw a shift in the game as it began to integrate and evolve. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Boston Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, reflected the gritty, hardworking ethos of that time. While not a superstar in the traditional sense, Sisti's steady presence and ability to perform in various roles made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1016 2999 401 732 121 19 27 260 30 283 440 0.244 0.313 0.324 0.637 -6047.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 WS BSN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 10 0 0 0
2B 359 0 820 847 46 170
3B 290 0 330 559 74 55
OF 74 0 121 2 3 0
SS 209 0 319 432 49 80

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 361
Third Base 290
Shortstop 211
Left Field 29
Center Field 14
Right Field 33