Criscola is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He hit very well in his 91 games in 1942, going 47-for-158, a .297 batting average. He didn\'t fare as well in 1943 and 1944, hitting a combined .211 in 93 games.\n', '

Career totals include a batting average of .248, 1 home run, 28 runs batted in, 35 runs, and an on-base percentage of .307. He was a slightly below average fielder for his era (.966), and was used many times as a pinch-hitter during his 3-year MLB career.\n', '

Criscola died in La Jolla, California at the age of 86.\n', '

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