Walt Lanfranconi

Walter Oswald Lanfranconi (November 9, 1916 – August 17, 1986) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The 155 lb. right-hander played for the Chicago Cubs (1941) and Boston Braves (1947). His career was unusual in that he went almost six years between major league appearances.

Walt Lanfranconi
Pitcher
Born: (1916-11-09)November 9, 1916
Barre, Vermont
Died: August 17, 1986(1986-08-17) (aged 69)
Barre, Vermont
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 12, 1941, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 14, 1947, for the Boston Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–5
Earned run average2.96
Strikeouts19
Teams

Lanfranconi made his major league debut in relief against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field (September 12, 1941). Twelve days later he started and lost 2–0 to All-Star Bucky Walters and the Cincinnati Reds. Then, as a 30-year-old in 1947, he went 4–4 with one save as a starter and reliever for the Braves. In one of his best games, he defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 7–1 in the nightcap of a 4th of July double-header at Shibe Park with 28,580 fans in attendance.[1][2]

Lanfranconi's career totals include a record of 4–5 in 38 games, 70 innings pitched, 19 strikeouts, and an ERA of 2.96.

Lanfranconi missed the 1943–45 baseball seasons due to military service with the US Army during World War II.[3][4]

Lanfranconi died in his hometown of Barre, Vermont at the age of 69. He was buried at Hope Cemetery in Barre.

References
  1. "Boston Braves at Philadelphia Phillies Box Score". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. July 4, 1947. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  2. Walt Lanfranconi at the SABR Baseball Biography Project, by Stan Hamlet, Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  3. "Walt Lanfranconi Stats". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  4. "Baseball in Wartime – Those Who Served A to Z". BaseballinWartime.com. Retrieved August 28, 2017.


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