John Boccabella

Born: 6/29/1941 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-02 | Final Game: 1974-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Dominic Boccabella

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Biography

John Boccabella, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1963 until his final game on September 19, 1974. Primarily known as a position player, Boccabella appeared in 551 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 320 hits, which included 26 home runs and 148 runs batted in. His career batting average stood at .219, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the era he played in, which was characterized by a mix of offensive prowess and defensive dominance. Boccabella's playing style was marked by versatility, allowing him to contribute to various teams in different capacities. Though he may not have been a household name, his contributions during a time when baseball was evolving into a more power-driven game are noteworthy. With three stolen bases to his credit, he showcased a willingness to be aggressive on the base paths. Boccabella's career spanned over a decade, and while his statistics may not reflect superlative numbers, his commitment to the game and ability to adapt to the changing landscape of baseball during the 1960s and early 1970s remain a testament to his role in the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
551	1462	117	320	56	5	26	148	3	96	246	0.219	0.267	0.317	0.584	-4146.9

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 14.5% 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
1963	CHC	NL	24	74	7	14	4	1	1	5	0	6	21	0.189	.246 (-23%)	.308 (-20%)	.371 (-16%)	.680 (-18%)	-233.3
1964	CHC	NL	9	23	4	9	2	1	0	6	0	0	3	0.391	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	CHC	NL	6	12	2	4	0	0	2	4	0	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CHC	NL	75	206	22	47	9	0	6	25	0	14	39	0.228	.248 (-8%)	.309 (-12%)	.376 (-5%)	.685 (-8%)	-324.3
1967	CHC	NL	25	35	0	6	1	1	0	8	0	3	7	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	CHC	NL	7	14	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	WSN	NL	40	86	4	9	2	0	1	6	1	6	30	0.105	.248 (-58%)	.320 (-47%)	.369 (-56%)	.689 (-52%)	-748.5
1970	WSN	NL	61	145	18	39	3	1	5	17	0	11	24	0.269	.253 (+6%)	.325 (-2%)	.385 (+6%)	.711 (+2%)	46.9
1971	WSN	NL	74	177	15	39	11	0	3	15	0	14	26	0.220	.249 (-12%)	.316 (-12%)	.365 (-9%)	.682 (-10%)	-351.1
1972	WSN	NL	83	207	14	47	8	1	1	10	1	9	29	0.227	.243 (-7%)	.310 (-17%)	.353 (-18%)	.664 (-17%)	-671.8
1973	WSN	NL	118	403	25	94	13	0	7	46	1	26	57	0.233	.256 (-9%)	.325 (-14%)	.378 (-16%)	.703 (-15%)	-1206.5
1974	SFG	NL	29	80	6	11	3	0	0	5	0	4	6	0.138	.256 (-46%)	.324 (-46%)	.369 (-53%)	.693 (-49%)	-658.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	142	103	982	92	4	104
3B	4	0	2	2	0	0
C	319	234	1433	146	25	21
OF	46	35	60	3	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	CHN	1B	24	21	234	12	1	29
1964	CHN	1B	5	2	41	3	0	3
1964	CHN	OF	2	2	0	0	0	0
1965	CHN	1B	2	1	11	1	0	0
1965	CHN	OF	1	1	1	0	1	0
1966	CHN	1B	30	17	182	15	0	12
1966	CHN	C	5	4	25	2	0	0
1966	CHN	OF	33	28	48	3	1	1
1967	CHN	1B	3	2	22	1	0	3
1967	CHN	C	1	1	2	0	0	0
1967	CHN	OF	9	3	11	0	0	0
1968	CHN	C	4	4	27	0	0	0
1968	CHN	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1969	MON	C	32	19	137	19	0	0
1970	MON	1B	33	25	234	33	2	25
1970	MON	3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1970	MON	C	24	14	79	10	1	2
1971	MON	1B	37	28	207	22	1	26
1971	MON	3B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1971	MON	C	37	21	127	11	3	2
1972	MON	1B	7	7	51	5	0	6
1972	MON	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1972	MON	C	73	44	316	33	6	6
1973	MON	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1973	MON	C	117	106	610	65	14	10
1974	SFN	C	26	21	110	6	1	1