John Pregenzer

Born: 8/2/1932 in Burlington, WI, USA

Died: 1/31/2024 in Paris, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-20 | Final Game: 1964-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: John Arthur Pregenzer

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Biography

John Pregenzer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Born in 1932, Pregenzer made his debut on April 20, 1963, and continued to compete until September 7, 1964. Throughout his brief career, he compiled a record of 2-0 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.88. In addition to his pitching duties, he recorded 13 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute in critical situations despite limited appearances. Pregenzer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. While he may not have had the longevity or the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the time. His role as a pitcher allowed him to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving sport, and although his time in the Major Leagues was short, he remains a part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	19	0	0	0	1	27.7	29	15	1	19	13	4.88	0

Career ERA 4.88 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 38.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1963	SFG	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	1	9.3	8	5	8	5	4.82	3.46 (-39%)	-
1964	SFG	NL	2	0	13	0	0	0	0	18.3	21	10	11	8	4.91	3.58 (-37%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000	0.0

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
1963	SFG	NL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	SFG	NL	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	19	0	2	4	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	SFN	P	6	0	0	2	0	1
1964	SFN	P	13	0	2	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Illinois Wesleyan University	Bloomington	IL	1952, 1953, 1954