John Churry

Born: 11/26/1900 in Johnstown, PA, USA

Died: 2/8/1970 in Zanesville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-05-24 | Final Game: 1927-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 172 lbs

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Biography

John Churry, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1924 until his final game on June 21, 1927. Primarily serving as a position player, Churry participated in a total of 12 games at the highest level, showcasing his skills during a period characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, where strategies such as small ball and precise base running were paramount. Throughout his brief career, Churry achieved a batting average of .278, collecting 5 hits and driving in 1 run. While he did not record any home runs or stolen bases, his contributions to the team were reflective of the playing style of his time, where contact hitting and situational awareness were crucial. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, Churry's involvement in the game during an evolving era of baseball remains a noteworthy aspect of his legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	18	1	5	1	0	0	1	0	3	2	0.278	0.381	0.333	0.714	0.0

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .381 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1924	CHC	NL	6	7	0	1	1	0	2	0	0.143	—	—	—	—
1925	CHC	NL	3	6	1	3	0	1	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—
1926	CHC	NL	2	4	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1927	CHC	NL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—