Lin Storti
Lindo Ivan Storti (December 5, 1906 – July 24, 1982) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in 216 games as a third baseman, second baseman and pinch hitter in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Browns from 1930 to 1933.[1] Born in Santa Monica, California, Storti was a switch-hitter who threw right-handed; he was listed as 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and 165 pounds (75 kg).
| Lin Storti | |
|---|---|
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| Third baseman | |
| Born: December 5, 1906 Santa Monica, California | |
| Died: July 25, 1982 (aged 75) Ontario, Canada | |
Batted: Both Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 18, 1930, for the St. Louis Browns | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 30, 1933, for the St. Louis Browns | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .227 |
| Home runs | 9 |
| Runs batted in | 75 |
| Teams | |
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Storti batted only .227 with 160 hits during a lively-ball era in the majors, amassing 34 doubles, 11 triples, nine home runs, and 75 career runs batted in. He was a career backup infielder, whose personal best in games played came in 1931, with 86.[2]
However, Storti had a 19-year professional career (1927–1945), including 12 seasons in the top-level American Association and lengthy service with Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Toledo.
He died in Ontario, California, aged 75.
References
- "Lin Storti Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-07.
- Retrosheet
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)