Johnny Mokan, baseball player, 1921-1927

Johnny Mokan

Born: 9/23/1895 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 2/10/1985 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-15 | Final Game: 1927-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Leo Mokan

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Biography

Johnny Mokan was born in 1895 and had a professional baseball career that spanned from 1921 to 1927. Primarily a position player, Mokan participated in 582 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his offensive prowess. He recorded 563 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .291. Mokan's ability to drive in runs was evident as he amassed 273 RBIs and hit 32 home runs throughout his career. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the base paths, totaling 26 stolen bases, which contributed to his reputation as a well-rounded player during the post-Deadball Era. Mokan's playing style was characterized by a combination of power and contact hitting, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions came during a time when the game was evolving in terms of offensive production, moving away from the more conservative strategies of the Deadball Era. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Mokan's consistency and performance left a lasting impact, 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
582 1936 282 563 98 17 32 273 26 206 150 0.291 0.364 0.409 0.773 2113.2

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.773 vs. league average 0.740 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
1921 PIT NL 19 52 7 14 3 2 0 9 0 5 3 0.269 .286 (-6%) .344 (-3%) .395 (+2%) .739 (avg) -14.7
1922 PIT NL 31 89 9 23 3 1 0 8 0 9 3 0.258 .285 (-9%) .345 (-6%) .397 (-21%) .743 (-14%) -199.4
1922 PHI NL 47 151 20 38 7 1 3 27 1 16 25 0.252 .285 (-12%) .345 (-5%) .397 (-7%) .743 (-6%) -199.4
1923 PHI NL 113 400 76 125 23 3 10 48 6 53 31 0.312 .282 (+10%) .344 (+16%) .390 (+18%) .734 (+17%) 1518.5
1924 PHI NL 96 366 50 95 15 1 7 44 7 30 27 0.260 .283 (-9%) .345 (-7%) .389 (-7%) .734 (-7%) -476.7
1925 PHI NL 75 209 30 69 11 2 6 42 3 27 9 0.330 .288 (+15%) .349 (+19%) .407 (+20%) .756 (+20%) 869.4
1926 PHI NL 127 456 68 138 23 5 6 62 4 41 31 0.303 .279 (+8%) .345 (+6%) .390 (+6%) .735 (+6%) 575.8
1927 PHI NL 74 213 22 61 13 2 0 33 5 25 21 0.286 .282 (+2%) .344 (+5%) .392 (-7%) .736 (-1%) -6.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 0 5 4 1 1
OF 528 0 990 55 37 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 PIT OF 15 0 35 0 2 0
1922 PIT OF 23 0 25 3 3 1
1922 PHI 3B 2 0 3 1 1 1
1922 PHI OF 37 0 62 5 7 1
1923 PHI 3B 1 0 2 3 0 0
1923 PHI OF 105 0 235 16 8 1
1924 PHI OF 94 0 195 9 3 1
1925 PHI OF 68 0 120 1 2 0
1926 PHI OF 123 0 221 16 8 4
1927 PHI OF 63 0 97 5 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 3
Left Field 348
Center Field 67
Right Field 129