John Romonosky, baseball player, 1953-1959

John Romonosky

Born: 7/7/1929 in Harrisburg, IL, USA

Died: 10/2/2011 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-09-06 | Final Game: 1959-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

John Romonosky was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1959. Born in 1929, Romonosky made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in the game, moving away from the post-war boom and into a period of evolving offensive strategies. Throughout his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 3-4 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.15, showcasing the challenges he faced on the mound during a time when power hitting was becoming more prominent. Romonosky's playing style was marked by resilience and determination, as he logged 63 strikeouts over the course of his career. While he did not record any saves, his contributions were felt in various innings as he worked to keep his team competitive. Despite the brevity of his time in the major leagues, Romonosky remains a part of baseball history, representing the hard-working pitchers of the 1950s who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport. His journey through the game reflects the evolving nature of baseball during a pivotal time in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 4 32 9 1 0 0 101.3 97 58 11 51 63 5.15 0

Career ERA 5.15 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 29.8% 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
1953 STL NL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 7.7 9 4 4 3 4.70 — -
1958 WSN AL 2 4 18 5 1 0 0 55.3 52 40 28 38 6.51 3.86 (-69%) -
1959 WSN AL 1 0 12 2 0 0 0 38.3 36 14 19 22 3.29 3.90 (+16%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 26 7 6 0 2 1 1 0 0 7 0.231 0.231 0.500 0.731 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +26.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.731 vs. league average 0.723 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
1953 STL NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 WSN AL 27 13 3 4 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1959 WSN AL 20 11 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 32 7 3 16 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 SLN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1958 WS1 P 18 5 2 10 0 0
1959 WS1 P 12 2 1 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 32