Von Joshua

Born: 5/1/1948 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-02 | Final Game: 1980-08-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Von Everett Joshua

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Biography

Von Joshua, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1969 to 1980. Primarily playing as a position player, he contributed significantly to the teams he played for, which included the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, and the San Francisco Giants. Over the course of his career, Joshua appeared in 822 games, during which he accumulated 610 hits and recorded a batting average of .273. His offensive contributions included 30 home runs and 184 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide power at the plate. Additionally, he was known for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 55 bases throughout his time in the Major Leagues. Joshua's playing style reflected the shifting dynamics of baseball in the late 1960s through the 1970s, an era marked by increasing emphasis on athleticism and versatility. While he may not have been a household name, his consistent performance and ability to contribute in various offensive categories made him a valuable asset to his teams. His legacy is remembered among fans of the game as part of a generation that bridged the transition from the more traditional styles of play to the evolving strategies that would come to define baseball in the years following his retirement.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
822	2234	277	610	87	31	30	184	55	108	338	0.273	0.306	0.380	0.686	-1569.4

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.704 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
1969	LAD	NL	14	8	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	LAD	NL	72	109	23	29	1	3	1	8	2	6	24	0.266	.253 (+5%)	.325 (-7%)	.385 (-7%)	.711 (-7%)	-172.7
1971	LAD	NL	11	7	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	LAD	NL	75	159	19	40	4	1	2	17	7	8	29	0.252	.256 (-2%)	.325 (-11%)	.378 (-14%)	.703 (-13%)	-384.6
1974	LAD	NL	81	124	11	29	5	1	1	16	3	7	17	0.234	.256 (-9%)	.324 (-15%)	.369 (-15%)	.693 (-15%)	-360.2
1975	SFG	NL	129	507	75	161	25	10	7	43	20	32	75	0.318	.257 (+23%)	.327 (+10%)	.374 (+20%)	.701 (+15%)	1319.3
1976	SFG	NL	42	156	13	41	5	2	0	2	1	4	20	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.320 (-13%)	.360 (-11%)	.681 (-12%)	-345.4
1976	ATL	AL	107	423	44	113	13	5	5	28	8	18	58	0.267	.255 (+5%)	.320 (-8%)	.360 (-1%)	.681 (-4%)	-345.4
1977	ATL	AL	144	536	58	140	25	7	9	49	12	21	74	0.261	.264 (-1%)	.329 (-13%)	.401 (-4%)	.730 (-8%)	-1091.8
1979	LAD	NL	94	142	22	40	7	1	3	14	1	7	23	0.282	.265 (+6%)	.329 (-4%)	.397 (+3%)	.727 (avg)	-35.3
1980	SDP	NL	53	63	8	15	2	1	2	7	0	5	15	0.238	.264 (-10%)	.326 (-10%)	.387 (+2%)	.714 (-3%)	-45.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1974	NLCS	LAN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000
1974	WS	LAN	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	1	8	1	0	1
OF	590	484	1154	36	30	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	LAN	OF	8	2	4	0	1	0
1970	LAN	OF	41	19	47	1	3	1
1971	LAN	OF	5	0	7	0	0	0
1973	LAN	OF	46	36	61	2	1	0
1974	LAN	OF	35	18	33	0	2	0
1975	SFN	OF	117	117	279	10	2	3
1976	SFN	OF	35	33	70	3	4	1
1976	ML4	OF	105	103	268	10	5	4
1977	ML4	OF	140	128	311	8	10	0
1979	LAN	OF	46	22	56	2	2	0
1980	SDN	1B	2	1	8	1	0	1
1980	SDN	OF	12	6	18	0	0	0