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Joe Altobelli

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1955-1961 (1955-1961)
Proper Name
Joseph Salvatore Altobelli
Positions
1B (98) ... OF (32)
Positions
1B - OF
Height / Weight
6-0 / 185
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Birthdate
May 26,1932
Death Date
March 3,2021   Age:  88.281
Place
Detroit, Michigan
High School
Eastern (Detroit,MI)
MLB Debut
April 14,1955
MLBAM ID
110200
Retrosheet#
altoj101
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MLB Career25727545283.210.600

[Player Notes]

Cousin of Dominic Altobelli ... Cousin of J.J. Altobelli

Batting Statistics

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yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1955Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE45,6231B4275815302501514130002484510.200.259.320.579.173.120.2205.9516.672.8037.50
1957Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE5251B8387918320932514122012597513.207.253.287.540.149.080.2405.1514.432.800.00
1961Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN3529OF41951021213140013140010234109615.221.312.358.670.274.137.22811.9312.841.0831.67
1955MLBTotal--CLE------4275815302501514130002484510.200.259.320.579.173.120.2205.9516.672.8037.50AL1955
1957MLBTotal--CLE------8387918320932514122012597513.207.253.287.540.149.080.2405.1514.432.80AL1957
1961MLBTotal--MIN------41951021213140013140010234109615.221.312.358.670.274.137.22811.9312.841.0831.67AL1961
Tot:MLB (3 yrs)MLB16625727548352833234225303832901638.210.277.323.600.202.113.2307.9314.481.8351.40
Tot:AL (3 yrs)AL16625727548352833234225303832901638.210.277.323.600.202.113.2307.9314.481.8351.40

Fielding Statistics

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yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1955Cleveland IndiansALMLB231B40-216.22241121423723500.9925.91.099.8126.095.24
1957Cleveland IndiansALMLB251B56-173.0145911615515400.9942.80.898.0136.667.52
1957Cleveland IndiansALMLB25OF7-35.0130001313001.0001.90.373.334.68.49
1961Minnesota TwinsALMLB29OF25-178.139020413900.9511.60.221.9815.661.06
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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csv
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yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1955Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2393612-42Al Lopezdnq
1957Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2576776-83Kerby Farrelldnq
1961Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN2970907-41Sam Mele, Cookie Lavagettodnq
3 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

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csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1976RochesterILAAAMinorBALManager8850.63810.0Lost in Semi-Finals
1977San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNManager7587.463423.0dnq
1978San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNManager8973.54936.0dnq
1979San Francisco GiantsNLMLBMLBSFNManager7191.438419.5dnq
1980ColumbusILAAAMinorNYAManager8357.59310.0League Champions
1981New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABench Coach5948.55100.0Lost World Series (Dodgers)
1982New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABench Coach7983.488516.0dnq
1983Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALManager9864.60510.0Won World Series (Phillies)
1984Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALManager8577.525519.0dnq
1985Baltimore OriolesALMLBMLBBALManager8378.516416.0dnq
1986New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAFirst Base Coach9072.55625.5dnq
1988Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNHitting Coach7785.475424.0dnq
1989Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNHitting Coach9369.57410.0Lost NLCS (Giants)
1990Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNHitting Coach7785.475518.0dnq
1991Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNHitting Coach7783.481420.0dnq
1991Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNManager7783.481420.0dnq
1998RochesterILAAAMinorBALBroadcaster7074.486411.5dnq
1999RochesterILAAAMinorBALBroadcaster6183.424517.0dnq
2000RochesterILAAAMinorBALBroadcaster6579.451520.5dnq
2001RochesterILAAAMinorBALBroadcaster6084.417632.0dnq
2002RochesterILAAAMinorBALBroadcaster5589.382636.0dnq
2003RochesterILAAAMinorMINBroadcaster6875.476514.5dnq
2004RochesterILAAAMinorMINBroadcaster7371.507310.0dnq
2006RochesterILAAAMinorMINBroadcaster7964.55225.5Lost in Finals
2006RochesterILAAAMinorMINBroadcaster7964.55225.5Lost in Finals
2007RochesterILAAAMinorMINBroadcaster7767.53527.5dnq
2008RochesterILAAAMinorMINBroadcaster7470.514314.0dnq
2009RochesterILAAAMinorMINBroadcaster7074.486412.5dnq
28 record(s)

Transactions

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datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1961-10-13Signed contract with DodgersLos Angeles DodgersNoHist
1961-10-12Released by TwinsNoHist
1961-05-10Traded from Los Angeles Dodgers with Ed Palmquist to Minnesota Twins for Ernie OravetzMinnesota TwinsNoHist
1960-04-01Traded from Toronto (International) to Los Angeles Dodgers for Clyde ParrisLos Angeles DodgersNoHist
1959-01-13Sold by Cleveland Indians to Toronto (International)NoHist
1951-01-01Signed as amateur free agentCleveland IndiansNoHist
6 record(s)
Talent Ratings
About talent ratings
Speed
38
Power
55
Contact
49
XBH
64
RBIs
53
Runs
54
Hitting
34
Durability
36
Team
.512

[Career Highlights]

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[1955]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB)
[1957]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB)
[1961]  Played for Minnesota Twins (MLB)
[1976]  Manager for Rochester
[1977]  Manager for San Francisco Giants
[1978]  Manager for San Francisco Giants
[1979]  Manager for San Francisco Giants
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