From SABR Encyclopedia
| Richard J Giallella
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| Bat/Throw:
| L/L
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| Height:
| 5' 11"
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| Weight:
| 178
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| Born:
| 1947-8-16 at Trenton, NJ (US)
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Richard Giallella was a professional player.
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Profile
Pre-professional career
- Played baseball, soccer, and basketball in high school.
- Played varsity baseball and soccer at Rider.
- In 1967, helped lead Rider to a NCAA District 2 title and fifth place tie in the College World Series.
- In 1968, played semi-pro ball for Rapid City (SD) Chiefs in the Basin League; named to all-star team and named league's MVP.
- In 1968, he also played for the Boulder (CO) Collegians in the National Baseball Congress tournament.
Achievements
- Eighth in 1971 Carolina League in batting average (.299) and named to league's all-star team and was voted league's MVP.
Sources
- Philadelphia Phillies Organization Sketch Book. 1974.
