Johnny Werhas, baseball player, 1964-1967

Johnny Werhas

Born: 2/7/1938 in Highland Park, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-14 | Final Game: 1967-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Charles Werhas

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Biography

Johnny Werhas was a professional baseball player born in 1938, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1967. Over the course of his brief career, he participated in 89 games, primarily known for his time with the Chicago Cubs. Werhas recorded a total of 29 hits, contributing 2 home runs and 14 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .173. His career, although not filled with prolific offensive numbers, reflected the competitive spirit of the era, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more power-centric style of play. Despite his limited statistical output, Werhas's presence on the field during the mid-1960s contributed to the fabric of a changing game. He was part of a generation of players navigating the evolving landscape of baseball, which was beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. Though his career was short-lived, his experiences in the league provided insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by players during a pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 168 15 29 3 2 2 14 0 24 39 0.173 0.276 0.250 0.526 -488.9

Career AVG .173 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.526 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 22.6% below 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
1964 LAD NL 29 83 6 16 2 1 0 8 0 13 12 0.193 .250 (-23%) .312 (-5%) .377 (-36%) .690 (-22%) -277.8
1965 LAD NL 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 LAD NL 7 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1967 LAA AL 49 75 8 12 1 1 2 6 0 10 22 0.160 .242 (-34%) .306 (-14%) .357 (-22%) .663 (-18%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 3 14 2 0 2
3B 58 40 47 84 6 4
OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 LAN 3B 28 24 30 49 4 4
1965 LAN 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1967 CAL 1B 4 3 11 2 0 2
1967 CAL 3B 30 16 17 35 2 0
1967 CAL OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Third Base 58
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1957, 1958, 1959