John Poff, baseball player, 1979-1980

John Poff

Born: 10/23/1952 in Chillicothe, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-09-08 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John William Poff

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Biography

John Poff, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980. A position player, Poff played in a total of 31 games, where he recorded 19 hits, including one home run, and drove in eight runs. He finished his career with a batting average of .218. Known for his versatility on the field, Poff contributed to his teams during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with new strategies and player talent emerging during the late 1970s. Although his playing time was limited, Poff's experience in the major leagues exemplified the challenges faced by many players attempting to establish themselves during a competitive era. He did not steal any bases during his career, indicating a focus on solid hitting rather than speed on the basepaths. Poff's time in the league may have been short, but it reflects the hard work and dedication required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 87 9 19 2 2 1 8 0 4 11 0.218 0.253 0.322 0.575 -117.6

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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
1979 PHI NL 12 19 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1980 ATL AL 19 68 7 17 1 2 1 7 0 3 7 0.250 .264 (-6%) .326 (-14%) .387 (-5%) .714 (-9%) -117.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 3 24 0 1 0
OF 11 10 22 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 PHI 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1979 PHI OF 4 3 7 0 1 0
1980 ML4 1B 3 3 23 0 1 0
1980 ML4 OF 7 7 15 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Left Field 4
Right Field 7
Designated Hitter 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974