Johnny Goryl

Born: 10/21/1933 in Cumberland, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-20 | Final Game: 1964-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Albert Goryl

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Biography

Johnny Goryl was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1964. Born in 1933, Goryl made his debut during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-centric style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 276 games, primarily as a position player, and showcased his skills with a batting average of .225. Goryl recorded a total of 134 hits, including 16 home runs, and drove in 48 runs, illustrating his capacity to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Goryl's playing style reflected the dynamics of the 1950s and early 1960s, a time when baseball was evolving with a greater emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have been among the most prolific hitters of his time, his versatility and determination allowed him to carve out a niche in the big leagues. With 2 stolen bases to his name, Goryl demonstrated a modicum of speed that complemented his overall game. His career, albeit not lengthy, was marked by his resilience and dedication to the sport, making him a memorable figure for fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
276	595	79	134	19	10	16	48	2	64	106	0.225	0.305	0.371	0.677	-266.3

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — near 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
1957	CHC	NL	9	38	7	8	2	0	0	1	0	5	9	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	CHC	NL	83	219	27	53	9	3	4	14	0	27	34	0.242	.257 (-6%)	.324 (+2%)	.394 (-7%)	.719 (-3%)	-80.7
1959	CHC	NL	25	48	1	9	3	1	1	6	1	5	3	0.188	—	—	—	—	-121.5
1962	MIN	AL	37	26	6	5	0	1	2	2	0	2	6	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	MIN	AL	64	150	29	43	5	3	9	24	0	15	29	0.287	.246 (+16%)	.308 (+14%)	.371 (+45%)	.680 (+31%)	758.3
1964	MIN	AL	58	114	9	16	0	2	0	1	1	10	25	0.140	.250 (-44%)	.312 (-31%)	.377 (-54%)	.690 (-43%)	-822.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	112	78	181	229	17	39
3B	81	59	67	129	12	19
SS	8	4	10	12	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	CHN	3B	9	9	6	14	1	4
1958	CHN	2B	35	19	45	65	6	13
1958	CHN	3B	44	38	46	88	10	13
1959	CHN	2B	11	6	11	25	1	1
1959	CHN	3B	4	3	0	6	0	1
1962	MIN	2B	4	2	2	10	1	1
1962	MIN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1963	MIN	2B	34	33	63	73	6	16
1963	MIN	3B	11	2	2	7	1	0
1963	MIN	SS	7	4	10	12	0	2
1964	MIN	2B	28	18	60	56	3	8
1964	MIN	3B	13	7	13	14	0	1