Pete Wojey, baseball player, 1954-1957

Pete Wojey

Born: 12/1/1919 in Stowe, PA, USA

Died: 4/23/1990 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-07-02 | Final Game: 1957-04-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Peter Paul Wojey

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Biography

Pete Wojey, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 2, 1954, to April 25, 1957. Known for his competitive spirit and strategic pitching style, Wojey made a mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era. Throughout his brief but impactful career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and finished with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.0, demonstrating his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Wojey's career statistics also included 22 strikeouts and 1 save, which highlighted his capability as a reliable reliever in critical situations. Though his time in the majors was relatively short, Wojey contributed to the teams he played for with his solid pitching performance, showcasing the skills that helped him navigate the competitive landscape of baseball during the mid-1950s. His contributions to the game, albeit not extensively documented, reflect the dedication and talent of a player who participated in a pivotal period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 18 1 0 0 1 33.0 27 11 3 15 22 3.00 0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 23.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1954 BRO NL 1 1 14 1 0 0 1 27.7 24 10 14 21 3.25 3.90 (+17%) -88.6
1956 DET AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 2 1 1 1 2.25 — 0.0
1957 DET AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 1 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.250 0.000 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 65.4% 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
1954 BRO NL 14 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 DET AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1957 DET AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 18 1 1 11 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 BRO P 14 1 1 8 0 0
1956 DET P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1957 DET P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 18