Joe Albanese
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Joseph Peter "Joe" Albanese (June 26, 1933 – June 17, 2000) was a professional baseball
player whose career spanned eight seasons, including a part of one in Major League Baseball
with the Washington Senators
(1958). Albanese was a pitcher
. Over his major league career, Albanese was in involved in no decisions
with a 4.50 earned run average
(ERA) and three strikeout
s in six games, all in relief
. He also played in the minor leagues
with the Class-B Roanoke Ro-Sox (1951–1952), the Class-B Greensboro Patriots (1953, 1955), the Class-A Albany Senators (1953, 1956–1957), the Class-B Raleigh Capitals (1958), the Class-A Allentown Red Sox
(1958) and the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts
(1959). While in the minors, Albanese compiled a record of 45–62 with in 213 games. He batted and threw right-handed.
in San Jose, California
before being signed by the Boston Red Sox
in 1951. He started his professional baseball
career that season with the Class-B Roanoke Ro-Sox in the Red Sox organization. That season, Albanese went 3–7 with a 5.10 earned run average
(ERA) in 21 games, 10 starts
. He continued playing with the Ro-Sox in 1952. On the season, Albanese went 13–10 with a 3.40 ERA in 43 games, 21 stars. Albanese split the 1953 season between the Class-B Greensboro Patriots and the Class-A Albany Senators. With the Patriots, he went 1–3 with a 4.21 ERA in 11 games, five starts. After his promotion to the Senators, he went 0–2. Albanese did not play during the 1954 season for unknown reasons. In 1955, Albanese resumed his playing career and was assigned to the Class-B Greensboro Patriots. He went 10–10 that season with a 3.45 earned run average
(ERA) in 38 games, 24 starts.
In January 1956, the Boston Red Sox added Albanese to the major league roster. While attending spring training
with the Red Sox that season, he separated his shoulder after and filing to catch a fly ball. Albanese was expected to be out for a month. During the 1956 season, he was assigned to the Class-A Albany Senators where he went 5–11 with a 5.10 ERA in 37 games, 14 starts. In 1957, Albanese attended spring training with the Red Sox for the second time in his career. He was again assigned to Class-A Albany that season where he went 9–8 with a 3.77 ERA in 34 games, 27 starts. Albanese began the 1958 season in the Red Sox organization with the Class-B Raleigh Capitals where he went 4–7 with a 3.92 ERA in 16 games, 10 starts. He also played for the Class-A Allentown Red Sox
that season, going 0–2 in four games.
to the Washington Senators
in exchange for pitcher Bud Byerly
and a player to be named later
. The player who was sent to Boston ended up being Spring, meaning in essence he was traded for himself. Albanese made his Major League Baseball
debut on July 18, 1958 against the Chicago White Sox
, pitching one inning
, giving-up no runs
and striking out
one. In the majors that season, Albanese was involved in no decisions
with a 4.50 ERA and six strikeouts in six games, all in relief
. During his final season in professional baseball, 1959, Albanese played for the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts
in the Senators organization. With the Lookouts, Albanese compiled a record of 0–2 in nine games.
, New York
. After his playing career was over, Albanese resided in Colonia, New Jersey
. He died on June 17, 2000 in New York City and was buried at St. George Cemetery in Neptune City, New Jersey
.
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
player whose career spanned eight seasons, including a part of one in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
with the Washington Senators
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
(1958). Albanese was a pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. Over his major league career, Albanese was in involved in no decisions
Decision (baseball)
A decision is a statistical credit given to a baseball pitcher.There are two types of decisions: win and loss.In order to receive a win, the starting pitcher must complete at least five innings and leave with the lead. If the pitcher's lead is preserved by the bullpen, he is credited with a win...
with a 4.50 earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
(ERA) and three strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s in six games, all in relief
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
. He also played in the minor leagues
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
with the Class-B Roanoke Ro-Sox (1951–1952), the Class-B Greensboro Patriots (1953, 1955), the Class-A Albany Senators (1953, 1956–1957), the Class-B Raleigh Capitals (1958), the Class-A Allentown Red Sox
Allentown Red Sox
The Allentown Red Sox were a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Boston Red Sox. They played in the Class A Eastern League and were based in Allentown, Pennsylvania....
(1958) and the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts
Chattanooga Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts are a minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. They are named for nearby Lookout Mountain. The team, which plays in the Southern League, has been a Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers major-league club since the 2009 season. The Lookouts...
(1959). While in the minors, Albanese compiled a record of 45–62 with in 213 games. He batted and threw right-handed.
Boston Red Sox
Albanese attended Bellarmine College PreparatoryBellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory is an all-male, private secondary school located in San Jose, California, USA. Founded in 1851, it is the oldest secondary school in California....
in San Jose, California
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
before being signed by the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
in 1951. He started his professional baseball
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
career that season with the Class-B Roanoke Ro-Sox in the Red Sox organization. That season, Albanese went 3–7 with a 5.10 earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
(ERA) in 21 games, 10 starts
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
. He continued playing with the Ro-Sox in 1952. On the season, Albanese went 13–10 with a 3.40 ERA in 43 games, 21 stars. Albanese split the 1953 season between the Class-B Greensboro Patriots and the Class-A Albany Senators. With the Patriots, he went 1–3 with a 4.21 ERA in 11 games, five starts. After his promotion to the Senators, he went 0–2. Albanese did not play during the 1954 season for unknown reasons. In 1955, Albanese resumed his playing career and was assigned to the Class-B Greensboro Patriots. He went 10–10 that season with a 3.45 earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
(ERA) in 38 games, 24 starts.
In January 1956, the Boston Red Sox added Albanese to the major league roster. While attending spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
with the Red Sox that season, he separated his shoulder after and filing to catch a fly ball. Albanese was expected to be out for a month. During the 1956 season, he was assigned to the Class-A Albany Senators where he went 5–11 with a 5.10 ERA in 37 games, 14 starts. In 1957, Albanese attended spring training with the Red Sox for the second time in his career. He was again assigned to Class-A Albany that season where he went 9–8 with a 3.77 ERA in 34 games, 27 starts. Albanese began the 1958 season in the Red Sox organization with the Class-B Raleigh Capitals where he went 4–7 with a 3.92 ERA in 16 games, 10 starts. He also played for the Class-A Allentown Red Sox
Allentown Red Sox
The Allentown Red Sox were a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Boston Red Sox. They played in the Class A Eastern League and were based in Allentown, Pennsylvania....
that season, going 0–2 in four games.
Washington Senators
On July 11, 1958, the Boston Red Sox traded Albanese and pitcher Jack SpringJack Spring
Jack Russell Spring is an American former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. The , left-hander played for the Philadelphia Phillies , Boston Red Sox , Washington Senators , Los Angeles Angels , Chicago Cubs , St...
to the Washington Senators
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
in exchange for pitcher Bud Byerly
Bud Byerly
Eldred William Byerly is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Cincinnati Reds , Washington Senators , Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants...
and a player to be named later
Player to be named later
The concept of the "player to be named later" is most often associated with Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball trades.-Description:...
. The player who was sent to Boston ended up being Spring, meaning in essence he was traded for himself. Albanese made his Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
debut on July 18, 1958 against the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
, pitching one inning
Inning
Inning is a municipality in the district of Erding in Bavaria in Germany....
, giving-up no runs
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
and striking out
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
one. In the majors that season, Albanese was involved in no decisions
Decision (baseball)
A decision is a statistical credit given to a baseball pitcher.There are two types of decisions: win and loss.In order to receive a win, the starting pitcher must complete at least five innings and leave with the lead. If the pitcher's lead is preserved by the bullpen, he is credited with a win...
with a 4.50 ERA and six strikeouts in six games, all in relief
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
. During his final season in professional baseball, 1959, Albanese played for the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts
Chattanooga Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts are a minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. They are named for nearby Lookout Mountain. The team, which plays in the Southern League, has been a Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers major-league club since the 2009 season. The Lookouts...
in the Senators organization. With the Lookouts, Albanese compiled a record of 0–2 in nine games.
Personal
Albanese was born on June 26, 1933 in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. After his playing career was over, Albanese resided in Colonia, New Jersey
Colonia, New Jersey
Colonia Colonia Colonia (is a census-designated place and unincorporated area within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 17,811....
. He died on June 17, 2000 in New York City and was buried at St. George Cemetery in Neptune City, New Jersey
Neptune City, New Jersey
Neptune City is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 4,869.The Borough of Neptune City was incorporated on October 4, 1881, based on a referendum held on March 19, 1881...
.