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Johnny Wyrostek

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1942-1954 (1942-1954)
Proper Name
John Barney Wyrostek
Positions
OF (1105) ... 1B (28) ... 3B (2) ... 2B (1)
Positions
OF - 1B - 3B - 2B
Height / Weight
6-2 / 180
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Birthdate
July 12,1919
Death Date
December 12,1986   Age:  67.153
High School
Central (East St. Louis,IL)
MLB Debut
April 18,1950
MLBAM ID
124638
Retrosheet#
wyroj101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career424052511495848133.271.731

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1942Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2322OF93504010300320000063813.114.184.171.355.000.057.0007.895.260.670.00
1943Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT1423OF517971230010031501001158339.152.183.190.373.000.038.0003.6118.075.000.00
1946Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI126OF1455457315330464570704231000620962840113.281.366.383.749.000.102.00011.156.690.6090.83
1947Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI127OF12845468124247551706145440091775233688.273.364.390.754.000.117.00011.668.600.7490.80
1948Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN22,2728OF136512741402491776705263300052335675090.273.344.455.799.000.182.0009.1711.111.2130.12
1949Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2229OF13447454118204946705863200071735343385.249.333.365.698.000.116.00010.8611.801.0952.67
1950Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2230OF131509701453458761052385300142135694798.285.357.418.775.000.133.0009.146.680.7363.63
1951Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2231OF1425375216731326121545425001021059836131.311.376.391.767.182.080.0009.039.031.00268.50
1952Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2232OF30106122513110121870100635125520.236.347.330.677.255.094.00014.405.600.39106.00
1952Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI1732OF983214588163137174426150061133712068.274.363.352.715.196.078.00011.867.010.59321.00
1953Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI1733OF12540942111142647033843410091474522289.271.339.359.698.174.088.0008.419.511.1368.17
1954Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI1734OF92259286212432800293913407912961943.239.314.351.665.224.112.2679.8013.181.3486.33
1942MLBTotal--PIT------93504010300320000063813.114.184.171.356.143.057.1217.895.260.67NL1942
1943MLBTotal--PIT------517971230010031501001158339.152.183.190.373.076.038.1883.6118.075.00NL1943
1946MLBTotal--PHI------1455457315330464570704231000620962840113.281.366.383.749.244.103.29611.156.690.6090.83NL1946
1947MLBTotal--PHI------12845468124247551706145440091775233688.273.364.390.754.267.117.29511.668.600.7490.80NL1947
1948MLBTotal--CIN------136512741402491776705263300052335675090.273.344.455.799.297.182.2859.1711.111.2130.12NL1948
1949MLBTotal--CIN------13447454118204946705863200071735343385.249.333.365.698.253.116.27110.8611.801.0952.67NL1949
1950MLBTotal--CIN------131509701453458761052385300142135694798.285.357.418.775.238.134.2969.146.680.7363.63NL1950
1951MLBTotal--CIN------1425375216731326121545425001021059836131.311.376.391.767.182.080.3439.039.031.00268.50NL1951
1952MLBTotal--PHI,CIN------128427571131762472962331600121484962588.265.359.347.706.211.082.28312.506.650.53213.50NL1952
1953MLBTotal--PHI------12540942111142647033843410091474522289.271.339.359.699.174.088.2928.419.511.1368.17NL1953
1954MLBTotal--PHI------92259286212432800293913407912961943.239.314.351.665.224.112.2679.8013.181.3486.33NL1954
Tot:MLB (11 yrs)MLB122142405251149209455848133134824372533408016224784312837.271.349.383.731.230.112.29110.089.130.9173.10
Tot:NL (11 yrs)NL122142405251149209455848133134824372533408016224784312837.271.349.383.731.230.112.29110.089.130.9173.10

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1950National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar30120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1951National LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar31110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (2 Yrs)AllStar230000000000000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1942Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB22OF8--181011919001.0002.40.000.005.488.97
1943Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB23OF20--34030373400.9191.70.000.0013.039.26
1943Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB233B2--01102100.5000.50.000.001.33.93
1943Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB231B1--00000000.0000.00.000.000.62.03
1943Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLB232B1--00101000.0000.00.000.000.62.05
1946Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLB26OF142--388188441440600.9812.90.000.0092.297.91
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1942Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2266815-9Frankie Frischdnq
1943Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2380744-51Frankie Frischdnq
1946Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2669855-145Ben Chapmandnq
1947Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI2762928-128Ben Chapmandnq
1948Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2864897-136Johnny Neun, Bucky Waltersdnq
1949Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN2962927-134Bucky Walters, Luke Sewelldnq
1950Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3066876-131Luke Sewelldnq
1951Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3168866-142Luke Sewelldnq
1952Cincinnati RedsNLMLBCIN3269856-30Luke Sewell, Rogers Hornsby, Earle Bruckerdnq
1952Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3287674-98Eddie Sawyer, Steve O'Neilldnq
1953Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3383714-125Steve O'Neilldnq
1954Philadelphia PhilliesNLMLBPHI3475794-92Terry Moore, Steve O'Neilldnq
12 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1955-04-05Released by PhilliesNoHist
1952-05-23Traded from Cincinnati Reds with Kent Peterson to Philadelphia Phillies for Bubba ChurchPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1948-02-07Traded from Philadelphia Phillies to Cincinnati Reds for Eddie MillerCincinnati RedsNoHist
1946-02-04Sold by St. Louis Cardinals to Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesNoHist
1943-09-30Traded from Pittsburgh Pirates with Johnny Podgajny to St. Louis Cardinals for Preacher RoeSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1941-09-10Sold by St. Louis Cardinals to Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesNoHist
1937-01-01Signed as undrafted free agent (Illinois HS)St. Louis CardinalsNoHist
7 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
62
Power
57
Contact
61
XBH
61
RBIs
54
Runs
44
Hitting
60
Durability
72
Team
.463

[Career Highlights]

[1937]  Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in Round #0 (#0) out of Illinois
[1942]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
[1943]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)
[1946]  Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Games Played, Plate Appearances, At Bats, Hits, Total Bases, Doubles, Walks
[1947]  Played for Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)
[1948]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Finished 20th in NL-MVP voting with 9 points ... Finished top 10 in NL in Triples, Strikeouts, Isolated Power
[1949]  Played for Cincinnati Reds (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in NL in Strikeouts
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