Pete Nitrini/pagetext
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Career highlights
Personal
- Was residing in Los Angeles, California in 1951.
- Self-identified as being of Italian ancestry.
- Brother of Mario Nitrini.
- Listed golf among his hobbies.
Pre-professional career
- Played baseball and football at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles.
Awards and honors
- Hit a game-winning grand slam in the 1950 Wisconsin State League all-star game.
Outside of baseball
- Worked as a warehouse clerk in the off-season.
Sources
- 1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition).
- 1952 California League Gold Book (Fourth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 572-34-8431).
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1953.
Pre-professional career
- Was selected on the All-Los Angeles prep baseball team while attending high school.
Achievements
- Led the 1951 California League in sacrifice hits with 19.
Outside of baseball
- Is a carpenter during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Jigger Statz of the Chicago Cubs.
Source
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).