John Baumgartner

Born: 5/29/1931 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 9/25/2024 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-14 | Final Game: 1953-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Edward Baumgartner

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Biography

John Baumgartner, born in 1931, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the early 1950s. He played as a position player, making his Major League debut on April 14, 1953, and concluding his time in the league just a week later on April 21, 1953. During his short stint, Baumgartner appeared in 7 games, recording 5 hits and driving in 2 runs, which contributed to a batting average of .185. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases, his presence in the majors during this era reflects the competitive landscape of baseball shortly before the expansion of the league and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Baumgartner's career, though limited in duration and impact, occurred during a transformative period in baseball history. The early 1950s was a time when the sport was beginning to embrace a new generation of players, setting the stage for the expansion that would soon follow. While his statistical contributions were modest, Baumgartner's brief appearance in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark on America's pastime, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	27	3	5	0	0	0	2	0	0	5	0.185	0.185	0.185	0.370	0.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career SLG .185 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.370 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 49.5% 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
1953	DET	AL	7	27	3	5	0	0	0	2	0	0	5	0.185	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	7	0	10	11	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	DET	3B	7	0	10	11	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	7