John Gochnaur, baseball player, 1901-1903

John Gochnaur

Born: 9/12/1875 in Altoona, PA, USA

Died: 9/27/1929 in Altoona, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-29 | Final Game: 1903-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Peter Gochnaur

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Biography

John Gochnaur, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century as a position player. His career spanned from 1901 to 1903, during a transitional period in Major League Baseball characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Gochnaur played in a total of 264 games, where he recorded 170 hits, contributing to his career batting average of .187. Although he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 87 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 18 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that was becoming popular at the time. Gochnaur's tenure in the major leagues, while modest in terms of offensive output, was significant as he navigated a rapidly evolving sport. His contributions during this period helped lay the groundwork for the game’s future developments. Despite the overall challenges he faced in achieving a higher batting average, Gochnaur's presence on the field during the early years of the 20th century serves as a reminder of the diverse talents that comprised the early professional baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
264 908 94 170 32 8 0 87 18 87 79 0.187 0.258 0.240 0.498 -4245.6

Career AVG .187 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.498 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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
1901 BRO NL 3 11 1 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1902 CLE AL 127 459 45 85 16 4 0 37 7 38 25 0.185 .266 (-31%) .321 (-23%) .343 (-31%) .665 (-27%) -2352.4
1903 CLE AL 134 438 48 81 16 4 0 48 10 48 53 0.185 .261 (-29%) .316 (-16%) .345 (-31%) .662 (-24%) -1893.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 264 0 463 870 146 104

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 BRO SS 3 0 4 9 0 0
1902 CLE SS 127 0 223 447 48 59
1903 CLE SS 134 0 236 414 98 45

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 264