Joe Vosmik

Born: 4/4/1910 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 1/27/1962 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-09-13 | Final Game: 1944-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Franklin Vosmik

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Biography

Joe Vosmik was a prominent American baseball player who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 1930 until 1944. Born in 1910, Vosmik established himself as a reliable position player, known for his impressive batting skills and consistent offensive production. Over the course of 1,414 games, he accumulated 1,682 hits, boasting a commendable batting average of .307. His ability to drive in runs was evident as he recorded 874 RBIs and hit 65 home runs throughout his career. Additionally, Vosmik showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 23 bases, which added another dimension to his game. Vosmik was selected as an All-Star once during his career, highlighting his status among the elite players of his time. He played in an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game, contributing significantly to the teams he played for. His solid performances and dedication to the sport left a lasting impact on fans and future generations of players, solidifying his legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1414	5472	818	1682	335	92	65	874	23	514	272	0.307	0.369	0.438	0.807	11746.4

Career AVG .307 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career OBP .369 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career SLG .438 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.807 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — +10.4% above 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
1930	CLE	AL	9	26	1	6	2	0	0	4	0	1	1	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	CLE	AL	149	591	80	189	36	14	7	117	7	38	30	0.320	.276 (+16%)	.338 (+7%)	.388 (+19%)	.726 (+14%)	1510.5
1932	CLE	AL	153	621	106	194	39	12	10	97	2	58	42	0.312	.275 (+14%)	.335 (+12%)	.391 (+18%)	.726 (+15%)	1974.2
1933	CLE	AL	119	438	53	115	20	10	4	56	0	42	13	0.263	.270 (-3%)	.329 (avg)	.377 (+1%)	.707 (+1%)	50.6
1934	CLE	AL	104	405	71	138	33	2	6	78	1	35	10	0.341	.278 (+23%)	.340 (+16%)	.392 (+21%)	.733 (+19%)	1457.3
1935	CLE	AL	152	620	93	216	47	20	10	110	2	59	30	0.348	.279 (+25%)	.342 (+19%)	.399 (+34%)	.742 (+27%)	3481.0
1936	CLE	AL	138	506	76	145	29	7	7	94	5	79	21	0.287	.283 (+1%)	.349 (+9%)	.404 (+2%)	.753 (+6%)	765.7
1937	SLA	AL	144	594	81	193	47	9	4	93	2	49	38	0.325	.276 (+17%)	.342 (+10%)	.398 (+14%)	.740 (+12%)	1456.0
1938	BOS	AL	146	621	121	201	37	6	9	86	0	59	26	0.324	.272 (+19%)	.341 (+12%)	.392 (+14%)	.734 (+13%)	1718.7
1939	BOS	AL	145	554	89	153	29	6	7	84	4	66	33	0.276	.274 (+1%)	.342 (+4%)	.393 (-1%)	.735 (+1%)	237.5
1940	BRO	NL	116	404	45	114	14	6	1	42	0	22	21	0.282	.267 (+6%)	.335 (-4%)	.387 (-9%)	.722 (-7%)	-575.8
1941	BRO	NL	25	56	0	11	0	0	0	4	0	4	4	0.196	.262 (-25%)	.332 (-25%)	.373 (-47%)	.705 (-37%)	-329.3
1944	WSN	AL	14	36	2	7	2	0	0	9	0	2	3	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1370	0	2958	107	66	25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1930	CLE	OF	5	13	1	1	1
1931	CLE	OF	147	315	12	10	2
1932	CLE	OF	153	432	12	5	4
1933	CLE	OF	113	242	15	4	3
1934	CLE	OF	104	199	7	5	2
1935	CLE	OF	150	347	5	5	3
1936	CLE	OF	136	258	11	6	1
1937	SLA	OF	143	333	12	10	4
1938	BOS	OF	146	302	14	7	4
1939	BOS	OF	144	296	9	8	0
1940	BRO	OF	99	193	9	5	1
1941	BRO	OF	18	12	0	0	0
1944	WS1	OF	12	16	0	0	0