Johnny Babich

Born: 5/14/1913 in Albion, CA, USA

Died: 1/19/2001 in Richmond, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-06-19 | Final Game: 1941-08-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Charles Babich

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Biography

Johnny Babich was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1934 to 1941, contributing to the game during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Born in 1913, Babich showcased his talents on the mound with a career record of 30-45 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.93. His tenure in Major League Baseball was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, as he recorded a total of 231 strikeouts and secured 1 save throughout his career. Despite facing challenges in securing a winning record, Babich's ability to strike out batters highlighted his potential as a capable pitcher in an era that demanded adaptability and resilience. He made notable contributions to the teams he played for, reflecting the evolving strategies of the game during the late 1930s. Babich's career, which concluded on August 28, 1941, left an imprint on the baseball landscape, serving as a testament to the perseverance of players from that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
30	45	112	87	34	3	1	592.0	657	324	38	220	231	4.93	0

Career ERA 4.93 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 15.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1934	BRO	NL	7	11	25	19	7	0	1	135.0	148	63	51	62	4.20	4.29 (+2%)	1146.7
1935	BRO	NL	7	14	37	24	7	2	0	143.3	191	106	52	55	6.66	4.35 (-53%)	587.9
1936	BSN	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	6.0	11	7	6	1	10.50	—	0.0
1940	PHA	AL	14	13	31	30	16	1	0	229.3	222	95	80	94	3.73	4.21 (+12%)	379.7
1941	PHA	AL	2	7	16	14	4	0	0	78.3	85	53	31	19	6.09	3.94 (-55%)	-2348.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
112	211	14	36	5	0	0	10	1	4	63	0.171	0.194	0.194	0.388	-1798.3

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.388 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1934	BRO	NL	25	50	4	7	0	3	0	0	19	0.140	.278 (-50%)	.340 (-59%)	.392 (-64%)	.733 (-62%)	-521.9
1935	BRO	NL	37	49	4	9	2	4	1	0	16	0.184	—	—	—	—	-371.3
1936	BSN	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	PHA	AL	31	86	4	10	1	1	0	2	24	0.116	.267 (-56%)	.335 (-56%)	.387 (-67%)	.722 (-62%)	-905.2
1941	PHA	AL	16	25	2	10	2	2	0	2	4	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0