John Boozer, baseball player, 1962-1969

John Boozer

Born: 7/6/1938 in Columbia, SC, USA

Died: 1/24/1986 in Lexington, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-07-22 | Final Game: 1969-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: John Morgan Boozer

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Biography

John Boozer, born in 1938, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1962 to 1969. Known for his solid performance on the mound, Boozer finished his career with a record of 14-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded a total of 282 strikeouts and secured 15 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts during a transformative era in the sport. Boozer's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. He played during a time when the game was evolving, as pitchers began to utilize a wider array of techniques and strategies to outsmart hitters. Despite not achieving overwhelming statistical success, Boozer's contributions on the mound and his resilience in the face of competition left a lasting impression on the teams he represented. His career remains a testament to the dedication and skill that define the role of a pitcher in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 16 171 22 3 0 15 394.3 414 179 42 139 282 4.09 0

Career ERA 4.09 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 17.0% 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
1962 PHI NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 20.3 22 13 10 13 5.75 3.96 (-45%) -396.5
1963 PHI NL 3 4 26 8 2 0 1 83.0 67 27 33 69 2.93 3.46 (+15%) -652.6
1964 PHI NL 3 4 22 3 0 0 2 60.3 64 34 18 51 5.07 3.58 (-42%) 578.6
1966 PHI NL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 5.3 8 4 3 5 6.75 — 0.0
1967 PHI NL 5 4 28 7 1 0 1 74.7 86 34 24 48 4.10 3.30 (-24%) 1.9
1968 PHI NL 2 2 38 0 0 0 5 68.7 76 28 15 49 3.67 2.98 (-23%) 1242.0
1969 PHI NL 1 2 46 2 0 0 6 82.0 91 39 36 47 4.28 3.61 (-18%) -2019.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
172 74 2 12 0 0 0 2 0 2 24 0.162 0.184 0.162 0.346 0.0

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OBP .184 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career SLG .162 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.346 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 49.2% 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
1962 PHI NL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 PHI NL 26 21 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1964 PHI NL 23 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1966 PHI NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 PHI NL 28 19 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1968 PHI NL 38 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1969 PHI NL 46 9 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 171 22 16 59 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 PHI P 9 0 0 3 0 1
1963 PHI P 26 8 2 7 1 0
1964 PHI P 22 3 5 12 0 1
1966 PHI P 2 2 0 1 0 0
1967 PHI P 28 7 4 13 0 1
1968 PHI P 38 0 2 14 0 0
1969 PHI P 46 2 3 9 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 171

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wofford College Spartanburg SC 1957, 1958