Joe Antolick
Catcher who played four MLB games for the Phillies in 1944.
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Joseph Antolick (April 11, 1916 – June 25, 2002) was an American professional baseball catcher and manager who played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies. He appeared in four games as a 28-year-old rookie in 1944, one of many ballplayers who only reached the majors during World War II.
Standing 6 ft tall and weighing 185 lb, he batted and threw right-handed. In his brief big-league stint, Antolick went 2-for-6 (.333) with a walk and one run scored, handling 10 chances without an error behind the plate. His pro career began in 1938 and extended through 1951, but the highest minor league level he reached was Class A with the Utica Blue Sox in 1945.
Did You Know?
- Antolick made his MLB debut as a pinch hitter against Hall of Fame pitcher Bucky Walters.
- His first big-league hit was a single off Chicago Cubs pitcher Charlie Gassaway.
- In his third game, he singled off Hank Wyse as one of only four Phillies hits in a 15–0 loss.
- After his MLB career, Antolick worked as a player-manager in the low minors from 1946 to 1951.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Joe Antolick born?
Joe Antolick was born on 11 April 1916 in Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania, U.S.
When did Joe Antolick die?
Joe Antolick died on 25 June 2002 in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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