Johnny Pasek

Born: 6/25/1905 in Niagara Falls, NY, USA

Died: 3/13/1976 in Niagara Falls, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-07-28 | Final Game: 1934-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Paul Pasek

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Biography

Johnny Pasek was a professional baseball player born in 1905, whose career spanned from 1933 to 1934. Primarily a position player, Pasek made a modest impact in Major League Baseball during his brief tenure, appearing in 32 games. He recorded 18 hits and maintained a batting average of .257, demonstrating a competent ability at the plate despite a lack of power, as he did not hit any home runs during his career. Pasek contributed 4 runs batted in (RBIs) and showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Playing during the early years of the Great Depression, Pasek's career was set against a backdrop of economic hardship and the evolving dynamics of professional baseball. While he may not have achieved the lasting fame of some contemporaries, his time in the league reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era. Pasek's journey through the game exemplified the spirit of perseverance characteristic of many athletes during this tumultuous period in American history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	70	7	18	4	0	0	4	2	8	8	0.257	0.333	0.314	0.648	-89.3

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
1933	DET	AL	28	61	6	15	4	0	0	4	2	7	7	0.246	.270 (-9%)	.329 (-2%)	.377 (-17%)	.707 (-10%)	-89.3
1934	CHW	AL	4	9	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	32	0	87	14	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1933	DET	C	28	0	75	13	1	3
1934	CHA	C	4	0	12	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	32