Johnny Grabowski

Born: 1/7/1900 in Ware, MA, USA

Died: 5/23/1946 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-07-11 | Final Game: 1931-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Patrick Grabowski

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Biography

Johnny Grabowski was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1924 to 1931. Born in 1900, Grabowski played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 296 games throughout his career. He recorded 206 hits, which included three home runs, and he drove in 86 runs, achieving a batting average of .252. Despite his modest power numbers, Grabowski contributed to his teams with solid contact hitting during a period when batting averages and offensive output varied widely across the league. Grabowski's playing career unfolded during the late 1920s, a time when baseball was experiencing the tail end of the deadball era and transitioning into a more offensively charged game. While he was not among the league's top stars, his consistent presence on the field and ability to contribute in various ways made him a valuable asset to his teams. His lone stolen base exemplified his speed and versatility, traits that were appreciated in a time when baserunning was an essential component of the game. Johnny Grabowski's legacy lies in his participation in the evolving landscape of baseball during a dynamic era, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
296	816	84	206	25	8	3	86	1	47	84	0.252	0.295	0.314	0.609	-2599.3

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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
1924	CHW	AL	20	56	10	14	3	0	0	3	0	2	4	0.250	.283 (-12%)	.345 (-20%)	.389 (-22%)	.734 (-21%)	-206.1
1925	CHW	AL	21	46	5	14	4	1	0	10	0	2	4	0.304	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	CHW	AL	48	122	6	32	1	1	1	11	0	4	15	0.262	.279 (-6%)	.345 (-17%)	.390 (-20%)	.735 (-19%)	-418.1
1927	NYY	AL	70	195	29	54	2	4	0	25	0	20	15	0.277	.282 (-2%)	.344 (+2%)	.392 (-16%)	.736 (-8%)	-232.0
1928	NYY	AL	75	202	21	48	7	1	1	21	0	10	21	0.238	.280 (-15%)	.342 (-20%)	.395 (-25%)	.737 (-23%)	-866.7
1929	NYY	AL	22	59	4	12	1	0	0	2	1	3	6	0.203	.289 (-30%)	.353 (-32%)	.415 (-47%)	.769 (-40%)	-411.0
1931	DET	AL	40	136	9	32	7	1	1	14	0	6	19	0.235	.276 (-15%)	.338 (-21%)	.388 (-17%)	.726 (-19%)	-465.3