From SABR Encyclopedia
Reno N. Barbisan
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"Mooney"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 0"
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Weight:
| 195
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Born:
| 1929-5-29 at NS (CA)
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Reno Barbisan was a professional player.
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Personal
- Resided in Rosemont, Montreal, Canada in 1952 and in Idaho Falls, Idaho in 1953, 1954, and 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Canadian and Italian ancestry.
- Listed hunting, fishing and skating as his hobbies.
- Married with one daughter in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Montreal.
- Played baseball and hockey in high school.
- Chosen to the city all-star team in both sports.
- Was signed to his first contract by Hans Lobert of the New York Giants.
Achievements
- Tied for the lead in most hits allowed by a pitcher with 232 in the 1954 Pioneer League.
Sources
- 1952 Pioneer League Index.
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
- 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).