George Vukovich

Born: 6/24/1956 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-13 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: George Stephen Vukovich

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Biography

George Vukovich, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1985. Primarily serving as a position player, Vukovich played in a total of 628 games throughout his career. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his time in the league with a career batting average of .268. Over the span of his career, he recorded 430 hits, 27 home runs, and 203 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating a reliable presence in the lineup. Vukovich's playing style was characterized by his ability to make consistent contact and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. He also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 9 stolen bases during his tenure. Although he played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing importance of power hitting, Vukovich carved out a niche for himself as a steady contributor. He retired from professional play on October 6, 1985, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable player who exemplified the hard-nosed, competitive spirit of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
628	1602	164	430	76	10	27	203	9	127	229	0.268	0.322	0.379	0.701	-696.2

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.710 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
1980	PHI	NL	78	58	6	13	1	1	0	8	0	6	9	0.224	.264 (-15%)	.326 (-9%)	.387 (-29%)	.714 (-20%)	-195.2
1981	PHI	NL	20	26	5	10	0	0	1	4	1	1	0	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	PHI	NL	123	335	41	91	18	2	6	42	2	32	47	0.272	.261 (+4%)	.324 (+3%)	.388 (+1%)	.712 (+2%)	137.0
1983	CLE	AL	124	312	31	77	13	2	3	44	3	24	37	0.247	.260 (-5%)	.324 (-7%)	.389 (-15%)	.714 (-12%)	-717.0
1984	CLE	AL	134	437	38	133	22	5	9	60	1	34	61	0.304	.259 (+17%)	.322 (+10%)	.384 (+14%)	.707 (+12%)	1012.1
1985	CLE	AL	149	434	43	106	22	0	8	45	2	30	75	0.244	.257 (-5%)	.323 (-10%)	.390 (-10%)	.714 (-10%)	-933.0