Alberto Rinaldi

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 174 lb.

• Born 1946 in Italy

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Biographical Information

Third baseman Alberto Rinaldi is believed to be the first Italian-born and raised player to play in the minor leagues. In 1965, he appeared in 24 games for the Aberdeen Pheasants and 7 games for the Tampa Tarpons. He then returned to Italy, where he had a long career as a player and mamager in Serie A1. He was inducted into the Italian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.