Joe Astroth

Born: 9/1/1922 in East Alton, IL, USA

Died: 5/3/2013 in Boca Raton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-13 | Final Game: 1956-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Joseph Henry Astroth

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Biography

Joe Astroth was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1945 until his retirement in 1956. Over the course of his career, Astroth played in 544 games, showcasing his skills predominantly as a versatile infielder and outfielder. He accumulated 401 hits, with a batting average of .254, and contributed 156 RBIs along with 13 home runs. His speed on the base paths was evident, as he recorded 6 stolen bases during his time in the league. Astroth's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time marked by the resurgence of baseball and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Though he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Astroth's contributions to his teams were significant. His steady performance and resilience in the field helped him carve out a respectable place in baseball history, and he remains a noteworthy figure for fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
544	1579	163	401	51	10	13	156	6	177	124	0.254	0.334	0.324	0.658	-1719.0

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1945	PHA	AL	10	17	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	PHA	AL	4	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	PHA	AL	55	148	18	36	4	1	0	12	1	21	13	0.243	.262 (-7%)	.343 (-2%)	.384 (-26%)	.727 (-15%)	-342.8
1950	PHA	AL	39	110	11	36	3	1	1	18	0	18	3	0.327	.265 (+23%)	.346 (+22%)	.401 (avg)	.747 (+10%)	260.9
1951	PHA	AL	64	187	30	46	10	2	2	19	0	18	13	0.246	.260 (-6%)	.336 (-7%)	.385 (-8%)	.721 (-8%)	-290.4
1952	PHA	AL	104	337	24	84	7	2	1	36	2	25	27	0.249	.252 (-1%)	.326 (-7%)	.369 (-21%)	.696 (-14%)	-881.2
1953	PHA	AL	82	260	28	77	15	2	3	24	1	27	12	0.296	.264 (+12%)	.335 (+9%)	.397 (+2%)	.733 (+5%)	284.2
1954	PHA	AL	77	226	22	50	8	1	1	23	0	21	19	0.221	.261 (-15%)	.333 (-11%)	.390 (-29%)	.723 (-21%)	-806.6
1955	KC1	AL	101	274	29	69	4	1	5	23	2	47	33	0.252	.258 (-3%)	.332 (+12%)	.393 (-17%)	.726 (-4%)	56.8
1956	KC1	AL	8	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	511	161	2057	233	31	46

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	PHA	C	8	0	20	4	4	0
1946	PHA	C	4	0	7	1	1	0
1949	PHA	C	44	0	163	24	4	4
1950	PHA	C	38	0	123	9	2	3
1951	PHA	C	57	0	228	18	2	2
1952	PHA	C	102	0	436	36	4	9
1953	PHA	C	79	0	341	47	5	13
1954	PHA	C	71	64	300	39	4	5
1955	KC1	C	100	92	420	50	5	9
1956	KC1	C	8	5	19	5	0	1