Joe Cronin

Shortstop

Class of 1956

Joe Cronin

Shortstop

Class of 1956
Joe Cronin was one of the top hitting shortstops of his era.

Games

Birth year

About Joe Cronin

“Every Day I put on a uniform was a thrill. Just to be a part of the show was a real thrill for me. Every day could have been my first big league game.” – Joe Cronin

Joe Cronin had one of the most interesting, multifaceted careers in baseball: He was a player, manager, general manager, American League President – and a member of the Hall of Fame’s board of directors and Veteran’s Committee.

The Basics

Year inducted
1956
Birth Place
San Francisco, California
Birth Year
1906
Died
1984, Barnstable Massachusetts

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Boston Red Sox
Primary Position
Shortstop
Played For
Pittsburgh Pirates, 1926-1927
Washington Senators, 1928-1934
Boston Red Sox, 1935-1945

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,124
At bats
7,579
Hits
2,285
Walks
1,059
Runs
1,233
Doubles
515
Triples
118
Home Runs
170
RBI
1,424
Stolen Bases
87
Batting Average
.301
Ops
.857
On Base %
.390
Slugging %
.468

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