John Felske, baseball player, 1968-1973

John Felske

Born: 5/30/1942 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/30/2024 in Blue Eye, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-07-26 | Final Game: 1973-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Frederick Felske

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Biography

John Felske, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1968 to 1973. Over the course of his career, Felske appeared in 54 games, where he showcased his talents primarily as a utility player. He collected 14 hits, including one home run, and recorded 9 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .135. Felske's playing style was characterized by his versatility, allowing him to contribute to various positions on the field despite not being a prolific hitter. Felske's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the gradual transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While his individual statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the league during this period is a testament to the depth and talent required to compete at the highest level. After retiring from playing, Felske remained involved in baseball, later taking on roles in coaching and management, further solidifying his legacy within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 104 7 14 3 1 1 9 0 9 35 0.135 0.202 0.212 0.413 -448.7

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OBP .202 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career SLG .212 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.413 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1968 CHC NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 ATL AL 37 80 6 11 3 0 1 5 0 8 23 0.138 .243 (-44%) .310 (-30%) .353 (-40%) .664 (-36%) -448.7
1973 ATL AL 13 22 1 3 0 1 0 4 0 1 11 0.136 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 5 57 2 0 5
C 33 20 113 11 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 CHN C 3 0 5 0 1 0
1972 ML4 1B 8 3 29 1 0 4
1972 ML4 C 23 18 95 8 3 1
1973 ML4 1B 6 2 28 1 0 1
1973 ML4 C 7 2 13 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 33
First Base 14