Career
He went on to become a longtime coach at Boston College. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Pellagrini began his professional baseball career in 1938 and worked his way up through the minor leagues before being acquired by the Red Sox in September 1941, but spent 1942–1945 in the United States Navy, serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations, during World World War World War II
Traded to the Browns after the 1947 season in the deal which brought Vern Stephens to Boston, he enjoyed his most consistent play in Saint Louis, appearing in 184 games over two years and batting.238 in both campaigns. He returned to the minor leagues in 1950, and spent the final four years of his career with three National League teams, peaking with a 1953 season in which he hit.253 for the Pirates.