Johnny Scalzi

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Given name: John Anthony Scalzi
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 5'7" / 170 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Mar 22, 1907 in Stamford, CT
Died: Sep 27, 1962 in Port Chester, NY (55 years old)
Debut: Jun 19, 1931

John Anthony Scalzi (March 22, 1907 – September 27, 1962) was a Major League Baseball player. He played one season with the Boston Braves between June 19 and 24, 1931. He also played seven games for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the NFL in 1931.

After serving as President of the Colonial League, Scalzi was serving as a scout for the New York Mets when he was killed in a car accident near Port Chester, New York.

Scalzi Park, the largest recreational area within his home city of Stamford, Connecticut, is named after him.