Johnny Broaca

Born: 10/3/1909 in Lawrence, MA, USA

Died: 5/16/1985 in Lawrence, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-06-02 | Final Game: 1939-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Broaca

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Biography

Johnny Broaca, born in 1909, was a notable pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 until his retirement on September 23, 1939. Over the course of his career, Broaca compiled a record of 44 wins and 29 losses, showcasing his capability as a reliable starter during a time when the game was beginning to transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.08, indicative of his ability to navigate through the challenges posed by hitters in the late 1930s. Broaca struck out 258 batters and recorded three saves, demonstrating his versatility on the mound. His contributions were significant in an era when pitching was paramount, as teams relied heavily on their starters to go deep into games. Despite not achieving the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Broaca's solid performance and durability on the field earned him respect among peers and fans alike. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
44	29	121	86	42	4	3	674.3	748	306	51	255	258	4.08	0

Career ERA 4.08 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 6.5% better 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	NYY	AL	12	9	26	24	13	1	0	177.3	203	82	65	74	4.16	4.29 (+3%)	-
1935	NYY	AL	15	7	29	27	14	2	0	201.0	199	80	79	78	3.58	4.35 (+18%)	-
1936	NYY	AL	12	7	37	27	12	1	3	206.0	235	97	66	84	4.24	4.59 (+8%)	-
1937	NYY	AL	1	4	7	6	3	0	0	44.0	58	23	17	9	4.70	4.34 (-8%)	-
1939	CLE	AL	4	2	22	2	0	0	0	46.0	53	24	28	13	4.70	4.28 (-10%)	-1693.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
121	254	10	23	0	0	0	9	0	10	119	0.091	0.125	0.091	0.216	-2700.5

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 67.5% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 77.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.216 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 70.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1934	NYY	AL	26	66	2	2	0	4	33	0.030	.278 (-89%)	.340 (-75%)	.392 (-92%)	.733 (-84%)	-947.6
1935	NYY	AL	29	80	4	12	4	4	36	0.150	.279 (-46%)	.342 (-44%)	.399 (-62%)	.742 (-54%)	-741.7
1936	NYY	AL	37	82	2	9	5	1	40	0.110	.283 (-61%)	.349 (-66%)	.404 (-73%)	.753 (-69%)	-1011.2
1937	NYY	AL	7	14	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	CLE	AL	22	12	2	0	0	1	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0