Sig Gryska, baseball player, 1938-1939

Sig Gryska

Born: 11/4/1914 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/27/1994 in Hines, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-28 | Final Game: 1939-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Sigmund Stanley Gryska

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Biography

Sig Gryska was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career from 1938 to 1939. Primarily a position player, Gryska showcased his skills in 25 games, where he compiled an impressive batting average of .329. His offensive contributions included 23 hits and 12 runs batted in (RBIs), highlighting his ability to impact games despite a short tenure in the sport. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 3 bases, adding an element of excitement to his playing style. Gryska's career unfolded during a time of significant change in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the pre-war era into a more competitive landscape. While he did not hit any home runs, his consistent contact hitting and ability to drive in runs underscored his effectiveness as a player in the late 1930s. Although his major league career was brief, Gryska's .329 batting average remains a testament to his talent and competitiveness in a challenging era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 70 7 23 4 1 0 12 3 9 13 0.329 0.405 0.414 0.819 -77.3

Career AVG .329 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.

Career OBP .405 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.819 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +11.5% above 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
1938 SLA AL 7 21 3 10 2 1 0 4 0 3 3 0.476 — — — — 0.0
1939 SLA AL 18 49 4 13 2 0 0 8 3 6 10 0.265 — — — — -77.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 21 0 34 52 11 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 SLA SS 7 0 14 17 3 5
1939 SLA SS 14 0 20 35 8 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 21