Johnny Ostrowski, baseball player, 1943-1950

Johnny Ostrowski

Born: 10/17/1917 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/13/1992 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-24 | Final Game: 1950-10-01

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

Full name: John Thaddeus Ostrowski

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Biography

Johnny Ostrowski, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1950. Primarily recognized as a position player, Ostrowski played in a total of 216 games throughout his career. He recorded 131 hits, which included 14 home runs, and drove in 74 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .234. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 7 stolen bases. Ostrowski's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by World War II, which saw many star players enlist in the military. This era opened opportunities for players like Ostrowski to step into the limelight, as he took the field in an increasingly competitive environment. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, reflecting both the grit and determination characteristic of players from that time. His legacy is a testament to the resilience of the sport during a challenging historical context.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
216 561 73 131 20 9 14 74 7 68 125 0.234 0.321 0.376 0.697 -256.3

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.701 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
1943 CHC NL 10 29 2 6 0 1 0 3 0 3 8 0.207 — — — — 0.0
1944 CHC NL 8 13 2 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1945 CHC NL 7 10 4 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1946 CHC NL 64 160 20 34 4 2 3 12 1 20 31 0.212 .256 (-17%) .328 (-9%) .358 (-11%) .687 (-10%) -272.0
1948 BOS AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1949 CHW AL 49 158 19 42 9 4 5 31 4 15 41 0.266 .262 (+1%) .343 (-3%) .384 (+22%) .727 (+10%) 213.4
1950 CHW AL 21 45 9 10 1 1 2 2 0 9 8 0.222 — — — — 53.8
1950 WSN AL 55 141 16 32 2 1 4 23 2 20 31 0.227 .265 (-15%) .346 (-5%) .401 (-15%) .747 (-11%) 53.8
1950 CHW AL 1 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 53.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 2 2 0 0
3B 66 0 41 96 12 6
OF 108 0 222 7 12 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 CHN 3B 4 0 3 5 2 1
1943 CHN OF 5 0 8 0 0 1
1944 CHN OF 2 0 1 0 1 0
1945 CHN 3B 4 0 1 2 1 0
1946 CHN 2B 1 0 2 2 0 0
1946 CHN 3B 50 0 33 80 8 5
1949 CHA 3B 8 0 4 9 1 0
1949 CHA OF 41 0 81 3 5 0
1950 CHA OF 14 0 26 1 0 0
1950 WS1 OF 45 0 105 3 6 1
1950 CHA OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 67
Left Field 88
Center Field 9
Right Field 15