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Val Picinich

Catcher2 seasons1916–1917

Biography

Val Picinich was a Major League Baseball catcher, born September 8, 1896 in New York, NY. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 165 pounds, Val Picinich debuted on July 25, 1916 and last played on August 28, 1933.

Over 1038 major-league games, Val Picinich batted .258 with 743 hits, 26 home runs, and 298 RBI in 2877 at-bats.

Every one of Val's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

September 8, 1896

Birthplace

New York, NY

Position

Catcher

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 9", 165 lb

MLB Debut

July 25, 1916

Final Game

August 28, 1933

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1038 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1038	2877	298	743	166	26	26	298	314	382	.258	.334	.361	.695

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1916	Philadelphia Athletics	40	118	23	0	5	.195
1917	Philadelphia Athletics	2	6	2	0	0	.333
1918	Washington Senators	47	148	34	0	12	.230
1919	Washington Senators	80	212	58	3	22	.274
1920	Washington Senators	49	133	27	3	14	.203
1921	Washington Senators	45	141	39	0	12	.277
1922	Washington Senators	76	210	48	0	19	.229
1923	Boston Red Sox	87	268	74	2	31	.276
1924	Boston Red Sox	69	161	44	1	24	.273
1925	Boston Red Sox	90	251	64	1	25	.255
1926	Cincinnati Reds	89	240	63	2	31	.263
1927	Cincinnati Reds	65	173	44	0	12	.254
1928	Cincinnati Reds	96	324	98	7	35	.302
1929	Brooklyn Robins	93	273	71	4	31	.260
1930	Brooklyn Robins	23	46	10	0	3	.217
1931	Brooklyn Robins	24	45	12	1	4	.267
1932	Brooklyn Dodgers	41	70	18	1	11	.257
1933	Brooklyn Dodgers	6	6	1	0	0	.167
1933	Pittsburgh Pirates	16	52	13	1	7	.250
1933	?	22	58	14	1	7	.241

Season-by-Season

1917Philadelphia AthleticsCatcher 1916Philadelphia AthleticsCatcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Val Picinich appears across the 1916 and 1917 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Val Picinich played 42 games with 25 hits and 5 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Val Picinich.

Harry Davis Amos Strunk Stuffy McInnis Bullet Joe Bush Wally Schang Jing Johnson Whitey Witt Elmer Myers

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Val Picinich play?

Val Picinich was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Val Picinich play for the Athletics?

Val Picinich appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1916 and 1917.

Where was Val Picinich born?

Val Picinich was born on September 8, 1896 in New York, NY.

What were Val Picinich's MLB career stats?

Over 1038 MLB games, Val Picinich hit .258 with 743 hits, 26 home runs, and 298 RBI.

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