John Wojcik, baseball player, 1962-1964

John Wojcik

Born: 4/6/1942 in Olean, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-09 | Final Game: 1964-06-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Wojcik

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Biography

John Wojcik was a professional baseball player born in 1942, whose career spanned from 1962 until June 13, 1964. Primarily known as a position player, Wojcik made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the transition from the tail end of the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive style of play. Throughout his brief career, he participated in a total of 41 games, where he recorded 27 hits and registered 11 runs batted in. Despite not hitting any home runs, Wojcik showcased his speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases, reflecting a playing style that emphasized agility and contact hitting. Wojcik's career batting average stood at .218, a statistic that reflected the challenges many players faced during the early 1960s, a period marked by fierce competition and evolving pitching strategies. While his time in the major leagues was relatively short, Wojcik's contributions to his teams and his resilience in a demanding sport remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey serves as a testament to the many players who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during a transformative era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 124 16 27 4 0 0 11 5 23 20 0.218 0.345 0.250 0.595 -15.8

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.595 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1962 KC1 AL 16 43 8 13 4 0 0 9 3 13 4 0.302 — — — — 235.5
1963 KC1 AL 19 59 7 11 0 0 0 2 2 8 8 0.186 .246 (-24%) .308 (-8%) .371 (-50%) .680 (-31%) -251.4
1964 KC1 AL 6 22 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.136 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 35 33 65 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 KC1 OF 12 12 21 1 0 0
1963 KC1 OF 17 15 34 1 0 0
1964 KC1 OF 6 6 10 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 26
Center Field 2
Right Field 11