Vic Janowicz

Born: 2/26/1930 in Elyria, OH, USA

Died: 2/27/1996 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-05-31 | Final Game: 1954-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Victor Felix Janowicz

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Biography

Vic Janowicz was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Born in 1930, he played primarily as a position player, showcasing his skills in the league between 1953 and 1954. Over the course of his career, Janowicz appeared in 83 games, where he recorded 42 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 10 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .214. Notably, he did not attempt any stolen bases, highlighting a more traditional style of play during an era that was beginning to see an evolution in offensive strategies. Janowicz's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the post-war era's shifting dynamics and the lead-up to the more expansive offensive developments of the 1960s. Despite his relatively short tenure in the majors, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the diverse talents that were part of the game in the early 1950s. His contributions, albeit limited in statistical terms, reflect the competitive spirit and the challenges faced by players of that time, as they navigated the complexities of professional sports in a rapidly changing society.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
83	196	20	42	6	1	2	10	0	12	54	0.214	0.267	0.286	0.552	-835.2

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 24.2% 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
1953	PIT	NL	42	123	10	31	3	1	2	8	0	5	31	0.252	.264 (-5%)	.335 (-15%)	.397 (-14%)	.733 (-14%)	-326.2
1954	PIT	NL	41	73	10	11	3	0	0	2	0	7	23	0.151	.261 (-42%)	.333 (-30%)	.390 (-51%)	.723 (-41%)	-509.0