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John Romano

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1958-1967 (1958-1967)
Proper Name
John Anthony Romano
Nickname
Honey
Positions
C (810) ... OF (8) ... 1B (3)
Positions
C - OF - 1B
Height / Weight
5-11 / 205
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
August 23,1934
Death Date
February 24,2019   Age:  84.185
High School
NVRHS Demarest (Haworth,NJ)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1954-Chicago White Sox
MLBAM ID
121419
Retrosheet#
romaj101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career27673557061294177.255.797

[Player Notes]

[1959] Topps All-Star Rookie

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1958Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2023C471200010010000002802.286.375.286.661.143.000.28612.500.000.000.00
1959Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2024C5312620375152501231813003591531126.294.407.468.875.349.174.31115.0311.760.7825.20
1960Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE1125C10831640861221652003750305471503613056.272.349.475.824.320.203.27510.2513.851.3519.75
1961Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE1126C14250976152291218000616051431024658051101.299.377.483.860.305.184.30310.5210.340.9824.24
1962Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE1127C1354597112019325810173645290142205484773.261.363.479.842.375.218.25113.3211.680.8818.36
1963Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE9,528C89255285552103443384920543943001738.216.317.369.686.306.153.22412.6716.331.2925.50
1964Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE729C106352468518119472251837236151624153847.241.346.460.806.364.219.26112.2920.001.6318.53
1965Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA530C122356398611018480259745233131514252957.242.355.424.779.343.182.25513.8817.411.2519.78
1966Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA531C12232933761201547005872134731333952749.231.344.404.748.350.173.24814.6818.231.2421.93
1967St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN132C24581710021013150000187116.121.282.138.420.259.017.16318.3121.131.150.00
1958MLBTotal--CHA------471200010010000002802.286.375.286.661.143.000.28612.500.000.00AL1958
1959MLBTotal--CHA------5312620375152501231813003591531126.294.407.468.875.349.175.31115.0311.760.7825.20AL1959
1960MLBTotal--CLE------10831640861221652003750305471503613056.272.349.475.824.320.203.27510.2513.851.3519.75AL1960
1961MLBTotal--CLE------14250976152291218000616051431024658051101.299.377.483.860.305.185.30310.5210.340.9824.24AL1961
1962MLBTotal--CLE------1354597112019325810173645290142205484773.261.363.479.842.375.218.25113.3211.680.8818.36AL1962
1963MLBTotal--CLE------89255285552103443384920543943001738.216.317.369.685.306.153.22412.6716.331.2925.50AL1963
1964MLBTotal--CLE------106352468518119472251837236151624153847.241.346.460.806.364.219.26112.2920.001.6318.53AL1964
1965MLBTotal--CHA------122356398611018480259745233131514252957.242.355.424.779.343.183.25513.8817.411.2519.78AL1965
1966MLBTotal--CHA------12232933761201547005872134731333952749.231.344.404.749.350.173.24814.6818.231.2421.93AL1966
1967MLBTotal--SLN------24581710021013150000187116.121.282.138.420.259.017.16318.3121.131.15NL1967
Tot:MLB (10 yrs)MLB90527673557061121012941779414485291333276912253256251455.255.354.443.797.336.188.26412.7114.901.1721.45
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL24581710021013150000187116.121.282.138.420.259.017.16318.3121.131.15
Tot:AL (9 yrs)AL88127093546991111012941569401470291333276812173185250449.258.356.449.805.338.191.26612.5914.761.1721.00

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1959Chicago White SoxWorld SeriesPlayoffs24110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1961American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar26130000000001000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0033.330.000.00
1961American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar26110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1962American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar27120100000000000001201.500.500.5001.000.000.000.5000.000.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (2 Yrs)AllStar360100000001000001601.167.167.167.333.000.000.2000.0016.67
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1958Chicago White SoxALMLB23C2-13.0130001313001.0006.51.009.001.350.03
1959Chicago White SoxALMLB24C38-285.2169164518918500.9794.90.655.8524.771.72
1960Cleveland IndiansALMLB25C99-777.2470306650650000.9885.10.645.7664.391.71
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1958Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2382722-4Al Lopezdnq
1959Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2494601-53Al LopezLost World Series (Dodgers)
1960Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2576784-108Joe Gordon, Jimmy Dykes, Jo-Jo Whitednq
1961Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2678835-142Jimmy Dykes, Mel Harderdnq
1962Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2780826-135Mel McGaha, Mel Harderdnq
1963Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2879836-89Birdie Tebbettsdnq
1964Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2979837-106Birdie Tebbetts, George Stricklanddnq
1965Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3095672-122Al Lopezdnq
1966Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3183794-122Eddie Stankydnq
1967St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN32101601-24Red SchoendienstWon World Series (Red Sox)
10 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1967-10-20Released by CardinalsNoHist
1966-12-14Traded from Chicago White Sox with Leland White to St. Louis Cardinals for Walt Williams and Don DennisSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1965-01-20Traded from Cleveland Indians with Tommy John and Tommie Agee to Chicago White Sox for Rocky Colavito and Cam CarreonChicago White SoxNoHist
1959-12-06Traded from Chicago White Sox with Bubba Phillips and Norm Cash to Cleveland Indians for Minnie Minoso, Dick Brown, Don Ferrarese and Jake StrikerCleveland IndiansNoHist
1954-01-01Signed as amateur free agentChicago White SoxNoHist
5 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
45
Power
78
Contact
55
XBH
72
RBIs
75
Runs
36
Hitting
61
Durability
56
Team
.531

[Career Highlights]

[1954]  Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in Round #0 (#0) ... Signing Scout: Dutch Deurth
[1958]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB)
[1959]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Played in World Series for Chicago White Sox ... Topps All-Star Rookie
[1960]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB)
[1961]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, On Base Plus Slugging
[1962]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Finished top 10 in AL in Slugging Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Sacrifice Flies, Secondary Average, Isolated Power, Walks Percentage
[1963]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB)
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