Chris Cannizzaro
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| Chris Cannizzaro at the Polo Grounds in 1962 | ||
| Catcher | ||
| Born: May 3, 1938 | ||
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| April 17, 1960 for the St. Louis Cardinals |
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| Final game | ||
| September 28, 1974 for the San Diego Padres |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Batting average | .235 | |
| Home runs | 18 | |
| Runs batted in | 169 | |
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Christopher John (Chris) Cannizzaro (born May 3, 1938 in Oakland, California) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1960-1961), New York Mets (1962-1965), Pittsburgh Pirates (1968), San Diego Padres (1969-1971, 1974), Chicago Cubs (1971) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1972-1973). He batted and threw right-handed.
In a 13-season career, Cannizzaro posted a .235 batting average with 18 home runs and 169 RBI in 740 games played.
In 1969 Cannizzaro became the very first San Diego Padre ever selected to play in MLB's All-Star Game.
[edit] Highlights
- 1969 National League All-Star
- Was an original member of the 1962 New York Mets
- Was an original member of the 1969 San Diego Padres
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