Julio Bonetti

Julio Giacomo Bonetti

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
• High School Mission High School (San Francisco)
• Debut April 22, 1937
• Final Game April 22, 1940
• Born July 14, 1911 in Genoa, Italy
• Died June 17, 1952 in Belmont, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Julio Bonetti is one of the few Italian-born major leaguers. He was in the majors three seasons, in 1937 and 1938 with the St. Louis Browns, and in 1940 with the Chicago Cubs. He was also with the Toledo Mud Hens in 1938. Both his debut and his last major league game were on April 22. Julio set a record in 1940 for the fewest pitches in a complete game victory when he threw 66 pitches for the minor league Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League, beating the Oakland Oaks. In 1941, he was placed on the ineligible list due to having an alleged association with gamblers. An application for reinstatement in 1942 was denied, and he never returned in any capacity, dying at 40 of a heart attack.

Source: SABR Biography of Flame Delhi.

Related Sites

• Julio Bonetti at the SABR Bio Project