Johnny Bucha

Born: 1/22/1925 in Allentown, PA, USA

Died: 4/28/1996 in Bethlehem, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-05-02 | Final Game: 1953-09-25

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

Full name: John George Bucha

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Biography

Johnny Bucha was a professional baseball player born in 1925, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Bucha played primarily as a position player from 1948 until his retirement on September 25, 1953. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 84 games, where he recorded 40 hits, including one home run. He finished with a batting average of .205, along with 15 runs batted in and one stolen base. Bucha's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-World War II era when the sport was experiencing a surge in popularity and changing demographics. While his individual statistics may not reflect the impact he hoped to leave, Bucha contributed to his teams with his versatility and dedication on the field. His journey through baseball provides a glimpse into the lives of players who competed during a time of shifting cultural dynamics in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
84	195	18	40	10	0	1	15	1	25	21	0.205	0.295	0.272	0.567	-470.1

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1948	STL	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	STL	NL	22	36	1	5	1	0	1	0	4	7	0.139	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	DET	AL	60	158	17	35	9	1	14	1	20	14	0.222	.264 (-16%)	.335 (-8%)	.397 (-25%)	.733 (-17%)	-470.1