John Gelnar, baseball player, 1964-1971

John Gelnar

Born: 6/25/1943 in Granite, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-08-04 | Final Game: 1971-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Richard Gelnar

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Biography

John Gelnar, born in 1943, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1964 until 1971. Gelnar made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by significant changes and increasing competitiveness in the sport. Over his career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 14 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.18. His performance on the mound included recording 126 strikeouts and achieving 7 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a reliable reliever. Gelnar played during a transitional period in baseball, when the game's dynamics were shifting towards a greater emphasis on power hitting and specialist relief pitching. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams reflected the resilience and determination of many players who navigated the challenges of professional baseball during the late 1960s. Gelnar's career serves as a reminder of the diverse talents that populated the league during this era, and he remains a notable figure in the history of pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 14 111 11 0 0 7 230.3 245 107 20 62 126 4.18 0

Career ERA 4.18 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1964 PIT NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 9.0 11 5 1 4 5.00 3.58 (-40%) 0.0
1967 PIT NL 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 19.0 30 17 11 5 8.05 3.30 (-144%) -1668.4
1969 SE1 AL 3 10 39 10 0 0 3 108.7 103 40 26 69 3.31 3.61 (+8%) 1891.2
1970 ATL AL 4 3 53 0 0 0 4 92.3 98 43 23 48 4.19 3.89 (-8%) -
1971 ATL AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 3 2 1 0 13.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
112 37 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 16 0.081 0.128 0.081 0.209 0.0

Career AVG .081 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.

Career OBP .128 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career SLG .081 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 78.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.209 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 69.6% 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
1964 PIT NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1967 PIT NL 10 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1969 SE1 AL 40 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.053 — — — — 0.0
1970 ATL AL 53 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1971 ATL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 111 11 14 41 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 PIT P 7 0 1 1 1 0
1967 PIT P 10 1 0 5 0 0
1969 SE1 P 39 10 7 14 0 0
1970 ML4 P 53 0 6 20 1 2
1971 ML4 P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 111