Joe Rullo Explained

Joe Rullo
Position:Second baseman
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:16 June 1916
Birth Place:New York City
Death Place:Philadelphia
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 22
Debutyear:1943
Debutteam:Philadelphia Athletics
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 4
Finalyear:1944
Finalteam:Philadelphia Athletics
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.212
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:11
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Joseph Vincent Rullo (June 16, 1916 – October 28, 1969) was a professional baseball player.

Rullo attended South Philadelphia High School where he was not selected for the school's baseball team because he was too small. He nonetheless earned a professional contract on the strength of his play in sandlot ball.[1]

He was a second baseman over parts of two seasons (1943–44) with the Philadelphia Athletics. For his career, he compiled a .212 batting average in 151 at-bats, with 11 runs batted in.

After his playing career ended, he spent several seasons as a minor league manager.

He was born in New York City and died in Philadelphia at the age of 53.

Notes and References

  1. News: Sawyers . Arthur . Corning Manager Rullo Starts 14th Pro Year . 16 June 2023 . . 14 April 1952 . 12.