Lin Storti
Born: 12/5/1906 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
Died: 7/24/1982 in Ontario, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-09-18 | Final Game: 1933-09-30
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Lindo Ivan Storti
Biography
Lin Storti, born in 1906, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1930 until his retirement in 1933. Storti's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and the gradual shift away from the deadball era. Over the course of 216 games, he recorded 160 hits, 75 RBIs, and 9 home runs, culminating in a career batting average of .227. Though his offensive numbers may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Storti's contributions were emblematic of the grit and determination characteristic of players of his time.
Storti also showcased his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the fundamentals of the game during the early 1930s, an era where contact hitting and situational play were highly valued. Although he may not have achieved the statistical acclaim of some contemporaries, Lin Storti remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during its evolution.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.333 | 0.200 | 0.533 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.333 | 0.200 | 0.533 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 704 | 83 | 160 | 34 | 11 | 9 | 75 | 3 | 47 | 107 | 0.227 | 0.277 | 0.345 | 0.622 | -2033.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | SLA | AL | 7 | 28 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.321 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 86 | 273 | 32 | 60 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 50 | 0.220 | -998.0 |
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 53 | 193 | 19 | 50 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0.259 | -415.7 |
| 1933 | SLA | AL | 70 | 210 | 26 | 41 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 25 | 31 | 0.195 | -619.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 37 | 0 | 96 | 90 | 3 | 27 |
| 3B | 150 | 0 | 169 | 273 | 30 | 39 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | SLA | 2B | 6 | 0 | 19 | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| 1931 | SLA | 2B | 7 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 1931 | SLA | 3B | 67 | 0 | 78 | 134 | 17 | 20 |
| 1932 | SLA | 3B | 51 | 0 | 50 | 81 | 6 | 8 |
| 1933 | SLA | 2B | 24 | 0 | 64 | 55 | 1 | 15 |
| 1933 | SLA | 3B | 32 | 0 | 41 | 58 | 7 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 35 |
| Third Base | 152 |