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Hank Biasatti

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Henry Arcado Biasatti (January 14, 1922 - April 20, 1996) was a Major League Baseball first baseman. Born in Beano, Italy, he was one of only six Italian natives to ever play in the big leagues, appearing in 21 games for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1949. The 27-year-old rookie stood 5'11" and weighed 175 lbs.

Between April 23 and October 2 he made eight appearances at first base, handling 44 out of 45 total chances successfully for a fielding percentage of .979. He also participated in 4 double plays. Biasatti had a total of 2 hits (both doubles) in 24 at bats, giving him a batting average of .083. Eight bases on balls brought his on base percentage up to .312. He scored six runs and drove in two.

Biasatti died at the age of 74 in Dearborn, Michigan.


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