Johnny Giavotella

Born: 7/10/1987 in Metairie, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-08-05 | Final Game: 2017-07-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Johnny Arthur Giavotella

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Biography

Johnny Giavotella, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a second baseman. His career spanned from 2011 to 2017, during which he played a total of 360 games. Giavotella was known for his solid contact hitting and versatility on the field. Over his career, he amassed 318 hits, including 14 home runs and 125 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .255. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by a respectable 15 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the basepaths. Giavotella's career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, as the game increasingly emphasized power and on-base skills. Despite the evolving landscape, he carved out a niche for himself with his steady approach at the plate and reliability in the field. He played for teams including the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels, where he contributed to team dynamics and provided veteran experience. Giavotella's journey through the majors reflected the challenges and triumphs faced by many players in the modern era of baseball, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
360	1246	148	318	65	11	14	125	15	65	178	0.255	0.294	0.359	0.653	-2185.2

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
2011	KCR	AL	46	178	20	44	9	4	2	21	5	6	32	0.247	.255 (-3%)	.320 (-15%)	.399 (-6%)	.719 (-10%)	-375.4
2012	KCR	AL	53	181	21	43	7	1	1	15	3	8	35	0.238	.254 (-7%)	.318 (-15%)	.405 (-25%)	.724 (-21%)	-659.2
2013	KCR	AL	14	41	4	9	3	0	0	4	0	5	4	0.220	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	KCR	AL	12	37	8	8	1	0	1	5	0	1	5	0.216	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	LAA	AL	129	453	51	123	25	5	4	49	2	32	59	0.272	.254 (+7%)	.316 (+1%)	.404 (-7%)	.721 (-4%)	-385.6
2016	LAA	AL	99	346	44	90	20	1	6	31	4	13	39	0.260	.255 (+2%)	.321 (-11%)	.417 (-10%)	.738 (-10%)	-765.1
2017	BAL	AL	7	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	346	327	558	774	29	170
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	KCA	2B	46	46	56	117	5	17
2012	KCA	2B	45	43	84	93	6	21
2013	KCA	2B	13	12	20	37	0	9
2014	KCA	2B	12	10	15	31	1	5
2015	LAA	2B	128	124	216	307	12	64
2015	LAA	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2016	LAA	2B	97	90	165	186	5	54
2017	BAL	2B	5	2	2	3	0	0