John Kloza

Born: 9/7/1903 in Poland

Died: 6/11/1962 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-08-16 | Final Game: 1932-06-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Clarence Kloza

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Biography

John Kloza was a professional baseball player born in 1903, whose career spanned a brief period from August 16, 1931, to June 26, 1932. Primarily serving as a position player, Kloza's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a total of 22 games. During his stint, he recorded 3 hits, 2 runs batted in (RBIs), and maintained a batting average of .150. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, Kloza's presence on the field contributed to the competitive fabric of the early 1930s baseball landscape. Kloza played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the expansion of teams and the onset of World War II, which would significantly affect the sport. While his career statistics did not reflect a long-lasting impact on the game, his participation in the Major Leagues is a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness during this era. The early 1930s were characterized by fierce competition and the emergence of new talents, making Kloza's journey through professional baseball a part of the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	20	5	3	0	1	0	2	0	5	8	0.150	0.320	0.250	0.570	0.0

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1931	SLA	AL	3	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	SLA	AL	19	13	4	2	0	1	0	2	0	4	4	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	0	3	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1931	SLA	OF	3	0	1	1	0	0
1932	SLA	OF	3	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	2
Right Field	3