159. Dolph Camilli

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  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: April 23, 1907 in San Francisco, CA USA
  • Weight: 185 lbs.
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: September 09, 1933
  • Final Game: September 23, 1945
 
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Dolph Camilli came up with the Chicago Cubs, and they arguably gave up on him as he was prone to strikeouts, and he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies.  With Philly, he still struck out a lot but was developing a strong power game.  In 1935, through 1937, the First Baseman would have at least 25 Home Runs, and in the latter two years, he would bat over .310.  In that last season, Camilli would have a league-leading On Base Percentage (.446).

In what would be a surprise move, the Brooklyn Dodgers traded for him, and he would help the "Bums" become contenders.  Camilli was an All-Star in both 1939 and 1941, and while he still whiffed a lot, he remained a power threat and a strong contender to walk.  In 1941, he would lead the National League in Home Runs (34) and Runs Batted In (120), and won the MVP.  He continued to play for a few more seasons, but age and injury caught up to him. 

Camilli would go deep 239 times over his career and received MVP votes in seven seasons.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Monday, 01 January 1951
  • Position: First Base
  • Games Played: 1490
  • Notable Statistics: 936 Runs Scored
    1,482 Hits
    261 Doubles
    86 Triples
    239 Home Runs
    950 Runs Batted In
    60 Stolen Bases
    .277/.388/.492 Slash Line
    43.2 bWAR

    5 Playoff Games
    1 Run Scored
    3 Hits
    1 Double
    0 Triples
    0 Home Runs
    1 Run Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .167/.211/.222 Slash Line
  • Played For: Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Rings (None) 
    MVP (1) (NL) (1941)
    All-Star (2) (1939 & 1941)
    Highest On Base Percentage (1) (NL) (1937)
    Most Home Runs (1) (NL) (1941)
    Most Runs Batted In (1) (NL) (1941)
    Most Walks (2) (NL) (1938 & 1939)
    Most Intentional Walks (1) (NL) (1942)
    Highest Power-Speed # (1) (NL) (1942)
    Highest Win Probability Added (2) (NL) (1939 & 1940)
    Highest Championship Win Probability Added (2) (NL) (1940 & 1941)
    Most Putouts (2) (NL) (1935 & 1936)
    Most Putouts by a First Baseman (2) (NL) (1935 & 1936)
    Most Assists by a First Baseman (1) (NL) (1939)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman (1) (NL) (1937)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten MVP Finishes: (Won the 1941 MVP)
    (NL: 1942, 8th) 
    3 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Batting Average)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (OPS) 
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    9 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Walks) 
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Stolen Bases)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    46. Championship Win Probability Added: 58.6
    63. Double Plays Turned by a First Baseman: 1,189
    63. Putouts by a First Baseman: 13,724
    66. Assists by a First Baseman: 957
    67. Putouts: 13,724
    68. Range Factor per Game by a First Baseman: 9.95
    100. Win Probability Added: 34.7
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame:

    1948: 0.8%
    1956: 0.5%
    1958: 1.5%
    1960: 1.1%
  • Should be Inducted As A: Brooklyn Dodger

Should Dolph Camilli be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 25%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%
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No way! - 50%
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