Phil Rizzuto: Quick Facts


Phil Rizzuto is a MLB baseball player. He was born on September 25, 1917

Facts

Also Known As Fiero Francis Rizzuto • Scooter Rizzuto • Philip Francis Rizzuto • Phillip Francis Rizzuto
Born September 25, 1917 • New York City • New York
Died August 13, 2007 (aged 89) • West Orange • New Jersey
Awards And Honors All-Star Game • Baseball Hall of Fame (1994) • Most Valuable Player (1950) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1994) • five-time All-Star • 7 World Series championships • 1x MVP
Height/Weight 5 ft 6 inches, 150 lb (168 cm, 68 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date April 14, 1941
Last Game August 16, 1956
Jersey Number 10 (1941-1956, New York Yankees)
Position shortstop
At Bats 5,816
Batting Average 0.273
Hits 1,588
Home Runs 38
On-Base Percentage 0.351
On-Base Plus Slugging 0.706
Runs 877
Runs Batted In 563
Slugging Percentage 0.355
Stolen Bases 149

Top Questions

How tall was Phil Rizzuto?
Phil Rizzuto was 5 ft 6 inches, 150 lb (168 cm, 68 kg).
How many home runs did Phil Rizzuto hit?
Phil Rizzuto hit 38 home runs during his career.
How many hits did Phil Rizzuto have?
Phil Rizzuto had 1,588 hits in his career.
What was Phil Rizzuto's batting average?
Phil Rizzuto had a career batting average of 0.273.
When was Phil Rizzuto born?
Phil Rizzuto was born on September 25, 1917.
What position did Phil Rizzuto play?
Phil Rizzuto played shortstop.
Where was Phil Rizzuto born?
Phil Rizzuto was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

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