Josephine Figlo


Josephine Gill was an All-American Girls [Professional Baseball League] ballplayer. Listed at 5' 3", 140 lb., she batted and threw right-handed.

History

Born in Milltown, New Jersey, Josephine Figlo was a light-hitting outfielder for two teams in the early years of the All-American League. She entered the league in 1944 with the Racine Belles and then was traded to the Milwaukee Chicks during the midseason.
In a 15-game career, Figlo posted a batting average of.059 with a double and four stolen bases, driving in three runs while scoring seven times. In the outfield, she recorded 11 putouts and committed four errors in 15 chances for a.733 fielding average.
In 1988, a permanent display at the Baseball [Hall of Fame and Museum] at Cooperstown, New York was inaugurated that honors those who were part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Josephine Figlo, along with the rest of the girls and the league staff, is included at the display/exhibit.

Career statistics

Batting
GPABRH2B3BHRRBISBTBBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
153472100343413.059.158.088.246

Fielding
GPPOAETCDPFA
111104150.733