From SABR Encyclopedia
Peter Louis Nitrini
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"Pistol Pete"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 5' 11"
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Weight:
| 181
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Born:
| 1931-1-25 at Los Angeles, CA (US)
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Died:
| 2009-2-10
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Pete Nitrini was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Was residing in Los Angeles, California in 1951 and 1953.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Was a carpenter during the off-season in 1953.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Jigger Statz of the Chicago Cubs.
Sources
- 1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition).
- 1952 California League Gold Book (Fourth Edition).
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 572-34-8431).