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'''John Francis D'Acquisto''' (born December 24, 1951) is a former ] player who ] for six teams in his ten-year career that spanned from {{mlby|1973}} to {{mlby|1982}}. '''John Francis D'Acquisto''' (born December 24, 1951) is an American former ] ] who played ten seasons in ] (MLB). He is the cousin of former major league pitcher ].<ref>Siegel, Barry, ed., . St. Louis, Mo. : Sporting News, 1983. p. 103. {{ISBN|9780892041107}}.</ref>

==Career==


==Baseball career==
===San Francisco Giants=== ===San Francisco Giants===
D'Acquisto was drafted by the ] in the 1st round of the ] out of ] in ]. He made his Major League debut on September 2, 1973 against the ], starting the second game of a doubleheader. He allowed 2 runs in 4.2 innings and did not get a decision.<ref></ref> He pitched a complete game victory over the ] on September 21 for his first career win.<ref></ref> Overall he was 1-1 with a 3.58 ERA in 7 appearances (3 starts) that year. D'Acquisto was drafted by the ] in the first round of the ] out of ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moreno |first=Robert |date=2012-07-14 |title=Where Are They Now? – John D’ Acquisto |url=https://friarsonbase.com/2012/07/14/where-are-they-now-john-d-acquisto/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=Friars on Base |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Center |first=Bill |date=2019-05-13 |title=Longtime St. Augustine coach, city employee Bill Whittaker dies at 92 |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2019/05/13/longtime-st-augustine-coach-city-employee-bill-whittaker-dies-at-92/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> He made his Major League debut on September 2, 1973, against the ], starting the second game of a doubleheader. D'Acquisto allowed two runs in 4.2 innings and did not get the decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN197309022.shtml|title=Atlanta Braves vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: September 2, 1973|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> He pitched a complete game victory over the ] on September 21 for his first career win while striking out 11.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN197309212.shtml|title=San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: September 21, 1973|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> Overall, D'Acquisto was 1–1 with a 3.58 ERA in seven appearances (three starts) that year.


D'Acquisto was named ] (NL) Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 1974 when he went 12–14 with a 3.77 ERA for the fifth-place Giants, but he missed most of the next season after elbow surgery.<ref></ref> He tied an NL record with three wild pitches in one inning on September 24, 1976.<ref></ref> D'Acquisto was named ] (NL) Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 1974 when he went 12–14 with a 3.77 ERA for the fifth-place Giants, but he missed most of the next season after elbow surgery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=P-wjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=C1YEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5623,5056097&dq=d-acquisto+elbow+surgery&hl=en|title=The Pittsburgh Press - Google News Archive Search|website=news.google.com}}</ref> He tied an NL record with three wild pitches in one inning on September 24, 1976.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN197609240.shtml|title=Houston Astros vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: September 24, 1976|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref>


In 4 seasons with the Giants he was 18-27 with a 4.68 ERA in 83 appearances (64 starts). In four seasons with the Giants, D'Acquisto compiled a record of 18–27 with a 4.68 ERA in 83 appearances (64 starts).


===St. Louis Cardinals=== ===St. Louis Cardinals===
He was traded (with ] and ]) to the ] for ], ] and ] on October 20, 1976.<ref></ref> Due to his being on the disabled list<ref></ref>, D'Acquisto only appeared in 3 games with the Cardinals with a 4.32 ERA. D'Acquisto was traded (with ] and ]) to the ] for ], ] and ] on October 20, 1976.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gOgzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3jIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=2895,5126163&dq=john+d-acquisto+pitcher+of+the+year&hl=en|title=Lodi News-Sentinel - Google News Archive Search|website=news.google.com}}</ref> Due to his being on the disabled list,<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qDAyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4-UFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4329,2574883&dq=john+d-acquisto+butch+metzger&hl=en|title=Lawrence Journal-World - Google News Archive Search|website=news.google.com}}</ref> D'Acquisto only appeared in three games with the Cardinals, with a 4.32 ERA.


===San Diego Padres=== ===San Diego Padres===
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The Cardinals traded him to the ] on May 17, 1977 (with ]) for ].<ref></ref> In 1978 he was switched to the bullpen (4–3, 10 saves, 2.13 ERA in 45 appearances). In 1979, D'Acquisto was put back into the rotation and had 51 appearances with a 9–13 record with 134 innings pitched and struck out 97 batters. D'Acquisto was traded, along with ], from the ] to the ] for ] on May 17, 1977.<ref name="auto"/> In 1978, he was switched to the bullpen (4–3, 10 saves, 2.13 ERA in 45 appearances). In 1979, D'Acquisto was put back into the rotation and had 51 appearances, with a 9–13 record with 134 innings pitched and struck out 97 batters.


In 4 seasons with the Padres he was 16-21 with a 4.24 ERA in 152 games (26 starts). In four seasons with the Padres, D'Acquisto went 16–21 with a 4.24 ERA in 152 games (26 starts).


===Montreal Expos=== ===Montreal Expos===
On August 11, 1980 he was traded to the ] for a player to be named later (]). He made 11 appearances out of the bullpen with the Expos, with a 3.05 ERA. On August 11, 1980, D'Acquisto was traded to the ] for a player to be named later (]). He made 11 appearances out of the bullpen with the Expos, with a 2.18 ERA.


===California Angels=== ===California Angels===
In 1981 D'Acquisto tested the free agent market and signed with the ]. D'Acquisto did not pitch much with the Angels (6 appearances) during the strike-ridden year and was subsequently sent to the minor leagues in ]. He was brought back to the parent team in spring training and then released. In 1981 D'Acquisto tested the free agent market and signed with the ]. D'Acquisto did not pitch much with the Angels (6 appearances) during the strike-ridden year and was subsequently sent to the minor leagues in ]. He was brought back to the parent team in spring training and then released.


===Atlanta Braves=== ===Atlanta Braves===
After his release, he signed with the ] and was sent to ] AAA International League in 1982. He asked for, and was granted, his release on July 27, 1982. After his release, D'Acquisto signed with the ] and was sent to ] AAA International League in 1982. He asked for, and was granted, his release on July 27, 1982.


===Oakland Athletics=== ===Oakland Athletics===
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===Chicago White Sox=== ===Chicago White Sox===
He was picked up by the ] and sent to ] of the ]. D'Acquisto was picked up by the ] and sent to ] of the ].


D'Acquisto retired after arm surgery in 1983. In 1989, D'Acquisto pitched for the ] and ] of the ]. D'Acquisto retired after arm surgery in 1983. In 1989, D'Acquisto pitched for the ] and ] of the ], where he finished 5–4 with four saves.


==Post-playing career== ==Post-playing career==
After he retired from baseball, D'Acquisto became a registered investment advisor. In 1996, D'Acquisto was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for trying to pass off a forged $200 million certificate of deposit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/10/18/sports/ex-pitcher-sentenced.html|title=63 months in prison for trying to pass off a forged $200 million certificate of deposit Ex-Pitcher sentenced|website=] }}</ref> D'Acquisto was also indicted in 1998 on charges of defrauding investors of approximately $7 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=19c_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=ISEGAAAAIBAJ&pg=1630,3827615&dq=john+d-acquisto+prison&hl=en|title=Lodi News-Sentinel - Google News Archive Search|website=news.google.com}}</ref> As a result, D'Acquisto was sentenced the following year to an additional four years and seven months in prison after he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, which was served concurrently with the term handed down in 1996.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apnews.com/004e27e5b2f212c6ee3c7e1cdd1a4013|title=Former Padres pitcher sentenced to 55 months in fraud case|website=] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.baseball-almanac.com/legendary/Baseball_Players_Who_Did_Time_in_Prison.shtml | title=MLB Players Who Did Time in Prison &#124; Baseball Almanac }}</ref>
After his retirement, D'Acquisto became a registered investment advisor-banker, but had his license revoked and was sentenced to 63 months in prison over charges of misrepresentation and investment fraud. Later it was found out through court subpoenas of documents that D'Acquisto was used in a scheme developed by V. Davide Siniscalchi and R. Jeffs Kollar of Sheraton Management along with others and was the victim of a set-up. All of the apparent stolen funds purported to have been stolen by D'Acquisto were found in the hands of Siniscalchi of Alliance Holdings and two others, all of whom served time in prison for fraud. D'Acquisto stated that he was not responsible for any purported fraud and his court documents spelled it out clearly.


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American baseball player (born 1951)

Baseball player
John D'Acquisto
D'Acquisto in 1978
Pitcher
Born: (1951-12-24) December 24, 1951 (age 73)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Batted: RightThrew: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 1973, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 1982, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record34–51
Earned run average4.56
Strikeouts600
Teams

John Francis D'Acquisto (born December 24, 1951) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the cousin of former major league pitcher Lou Marone.

Career

San Francisco Giants

D'Acquisto was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the 1970 MLB Draft out of St. Augustine High School in San Diego, California. He made his Major League debut on September 2, 1973, against the Atlanta Braves, starting the second game of a doubleheader. D'Acquisto allowed two runs in 4.2 innings and did not get the decision. He pitched a complete game victory over the San Diego Padres on September 21 for his first career win while striking out 11. Overall, D'Acquisto was 1–1 with a 3.58 ERA in seven appearances (three starts) that year.

D'Acquisto was named National League (NL) Rookie Pitcher of the Year in 1974 when he went 12–14 with a 3.77 ERA for the fifth-place Giants, but he missed most of the next season after elbow surgery. He tied an NL record with three wild pitches in one inning on September 24, 1976.

In four seasons with the Giants, D'Acquisto compiled a record of 18–27 with a 4.68 ERA in 83 appearances (64 starts).

St. Louis Cardinals

D'Acquisto was traded (with Mike Caldwell and Dave Rader) to the St. Louis Cardinals for Willie Crawford, John Curtis and Vic Harris on October 20, 1976. Due to his being on the disabled list, D'Acquisto only appeared in three games with the Cardinals, with a 4.32 ERA.

San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres 1978 #16 John D'Acquisto alternate jersey

D'Acquisto was traded, along with Pat Scanlon, from the Cardinals to the San Diego Padres for Butch Metzger on May 17, 1977. In 1978, he was switched to the bullpen (4–3, 10 saves, 2.13 ERA in 45 appearances). In 1979, D'Acquisto was put back into the rotation and had 51 appearances, with a 9–13 record with 134 innings pitched and struck out 97 batters.

In four seasons with the Padres, D'Acquisto went 16–21 with a 4.24 ERA in 152 games (26 starts).

Montreal Expos

On August 11, 1980, D'Acquisto was traded to the Montreal Expos for a player to be named later (Randy Bass). He made 11 appearances out of the bullpen with the Expos, with a 2.18 ERA.

California Angels

In 1981 D'Acquisto tested the free agent market and signed with the California Angels. D'Acquisto did not pitch much with the Angels (6 appearances) during the strike-ridden year and was subsequently sent to the minor leagues in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was brought back to the parent team in spring training and then released.

Atlanta Braves

After his release, D'Acquisto signed with the Atlanta Braves and was sent to Richmond AAA International League in 1982. He asked for, and was granted, his release on July 27, 1982.

Oakland Athletics

He signed with the Oakland Athletics under Billy Martin and pitched for Oakland for the rest of the 1982 season. D'Acquisto was part of the A's in spring training the next year also but was released on the last day of spring training.

Chicago White Sox

D'Acquisto was picked up by the Chicago White Sox and sent to Denver of the American Association.

D'Acquisto retired after arm surgery in 1983. In 1989, D'Acquisto pitched for the Bradenton Explorers and St. Lucie Legends of the Senior Professional Baseball Association, where he finished 5–4 with four saves.

Post-playing career

After he retired from baseball, D'Acquisto became a registered investment advisor. In 1996, D'Acquisto was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for trying to pass off a forged $200 million certificate of deposit. D'Acquisto was also indicted in 1998 on charges of defrauding investors of approximately $7 million. As a result, D'Acquisto was sentenced the following year to an additional four years and seven months in prison after he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, which was served concurrently with the term handed down in 1996.

References

  1. Siegel, Barry, ed., Official Baseball Register. St. Louis, Mo. : Sporting News, 1983. p. 103. ISBN 9780892041107.
  2. Moreno, Robert (July 14, 2012). "Where Are They Now? – John D' Acquisto". Friars on Base. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  3. Center, Bill (May 13, 2019). "Longtime St. Augustine coach, city employee Bill Whittaker dies at 92". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  4. "Atlanta Braves vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: September 2, 1973". Baseball-Reference.com.
  5. "San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: September 21, 1973". Baseball-Reference.com.
  6. "The Pittsburgh Press - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  7. "Houston Astros vs San Francisco Giants Box Score: September 24, 1976". Baseball-Reference.com.
  8. "Lodi News-Sentinel - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  9. ^ "Lawrence Journal-World - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  10. "63 months in prison for trying to pass off a forged $200 million certificate of deposit Ex-Pitcher sentenced". The New York Times.
  11. "Lodi News-Sentinel - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
  12. "Former Padres pitcher sentenced to 55 months in fraud case". Associated Press News.
  13. "MLB Players Who Did Time in Prison | Baseball Almanac".

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