Johnny Vergez, baseball player, 1931-1936

Johnny Vergez

Born: 7/9/1906 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 7/15/1991 in Davis, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-14 | Final Game: 1936-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jean Louis Vergez

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Biography

Johnny Vergez was a professional baseball player born in 1906, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1936. Primarily recognized as a position player, Vergez played in 672 games throughout his career, where he showcased his offensive capabilities with 593 hits and 52 home runs. He accumulated a total of 292 RBIs, reflecting his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. With a career batting average of .255, Vergez demonstrated a consistent, if not spectacular, hitting ability, while also contributing to his teams with 22 stolen bases, indicating his speed and base-running acumen. Vergez's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in terms of both talent and strategy. His contributions on the field were significant, particularly in the context of the early 1930s, when teams began to embrace more aggressive base-running tactics and power hitting. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Vergez's solid performance and versatility made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies. After his retirement on June 13, 1936, he left behind a legacy as a reliable player who contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball during his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
672 2323 258 593 114 16 52 292 22 171 303 0.255 0.311 0.385 0.696 -2098.1

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.732 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
1931 NY1 NL 152 565 67 157 24 2 13 81 11 29 65 0.278 .276 (+1%) .338 (-5%) .388 (+2%) .726 (-1%) -224.2
1932 NY1 NL 118 376 42 98 21 3 6 43 1 25 36 0.261 .275 (-5%) .335 (-8%) .391 (-3%) .726 (-5%) -417.1
1933 NY1 NL 123 458 57 124 21 6 16 72 1 39 66 0.271 .270 (avg) .329 (+1%) .377 (+19%) .707 (+10%) 831.9
1934 NY1 NL 108 320 31 64 18 1 7 27 1 28 55 0.200 .278 (-28%) .340 (-21%) .392 (-16%) .733 (-19%) -1219.5
1935 PHI NL 148 546 56 136 27 4 9 63 8 46 67 0.249 .279 (-11%) .342 (-9%) .399 (-9%) .742 (-9%) -1069.1
1936 PHI NL 15 40 4 11 2 0 1 5 0 3 11 0.275 — — — — 0.0
1936 STL NL 8 18 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 658 0 634 1136 115 101
SS 3 0 0 4 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 NY1 3B 152 0 146 268 30 23
1932 NY1 3B 111 0 94 208 21 22
1932 NY1 SS 1 0 0 4 2 0
1933 NY1 3B 123 0 101 222 25 17
1934 NY1 3B 104 0 86 195 17 11
1935 PHI 3B 148 0 188 222 20 25
1935 PHI SS 2 0 0 0 0 0
1936 PHI 3B 12 0 12 15 1 2
1936 SLN 3B 8 0 7 6 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 658
Shortstop 3

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1931 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 2.0 80 0