Johnny Wyrostek

Born: 7/12/1919 in Fairmont City, IL, USA

Died: 12/12/1986 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-10 | Final Game: 1954-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Barney Wyrostek

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Biography

Johnny Wyrostek was a professional baseball player who graced Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1954. Born in 1919, Wyrostek established himself as a reliable position player during a competitive era that included the challenges of World War II. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,221 games, accumulating 1,149 hits and posting a solid batting average of .271. Known for his power and consistent hitting, he recorded 58 home runs and drove in 481 runs while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 33 stolen bases. Wyrostek's contributions to the game were recognized with two All-Star selections, highlighting his status among the league's elite during his playing years. His ability to perform at a high level in the post-war era, when baseball saw an influx of talent and increased competition, marked him as a significant figure of his time. With a well-rounded skill set that combined hitting prowess and base-running ability, Johnny Wyrostek left an indelible mark on the sport, representing the hardworking players of his generation.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	2.0	0	1.0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1941	4.0	4.0	0	2.0	0	0	0	2.0	0	1.0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1221	4240	525	1149	209	45	58	481	33	482	437	0.271	0.349	0.383	0.731	2362.1

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.731 vs. league average 0.709 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
1942	PIT	NL	9	35	0	4	0	1	0	3	0	3	2	0.114	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PIT	NL	51	79	7	12	3	0	0	1	0	3	15	0.152	.255 (-41%)	.324 (-44%)	.346 (-45%)	.671 (-44%)	-592.7
1946	PHI	NL	145	545	73	153	30	4	6	45	7	70	42	0.281	.256 (+9%)	.328 (+11%)	.358 (+7%)	.687 (+9%)	1098.6
1947	PHI	NL	128	454	68	124	24	7	5	51	7	61	45	0.273	.262 (+4%)	.336 (+8%)	.376 (+4%)	.712 (+6%)	605.8
1948	CIN	NL	136	512	74	140	24	9	17	76	7	52	63	0.273	.263 (+4%)	.340 (+1%)	.379 (+20%)	.719 (+11%)	1002.7
1949	CIN	NL	134	474	54	118	20	4	9	46	7	58	63	0.249	.262 (-5%)	.343 (-3%)	.384 (-5%)	.727 (-4%)	-386.4
1950	CIN	NL	131	509	70	145	34	5	8	76	1	52	38	0.285	.265 (+7%)	.346 (+3%)	.401 (+4%)	.747 (+4%)	355.9
1951	CIN	NL	142	537	52	167	31	3	2	61	2	54	54	0.311	.260 (+19%)	.336 (+12%)	.385 (+1%)	.721 (+6%)	766.4
1952	CIN	NL	30	106	12	25	1	3	1	10	1	18	7	0.236	.252 (-7%)	.326 (+6%)	.369 (-11%)	.696 (-3%)	-13.3
1952	PHI	NL	98	321	45	88	16	3	1	37	1	44	26	0.274	.252 (+9%)	.326 (+11%)	.369 (-5%)	.696 (+3%)	-13.3
1953	PHI	NL	125	409	42	111	14	2	6	47	0	38	43	0.271	.264 (+3%)	.335 (+1%)	.397 (-10%)	.733 (-5%)	-323.4
1954	PHI	NL	92	259	28	62	12	4	3	28	0	29	39	0.239	.261 (-8%)	.333 (-6%)	.390 (-10%)	.723 (-8%)	-422.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	28	21	215	11	3	25
2B	1	0	0	0	1	0
3B	2	0	0	1	1	0
OF	1105	48	2372	96	64	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	PIT	OF	8	0	18	1	0	1
1943	PIT	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1943	PIT	2B	1	0	0	0	1	0
1943	PIT	3B	2	0	0	1	1	0
1943	PIT	OF	20	0	34	0	3	0
1946	PHI	OF	142	0	388	18	8	4
1947	PHI	OF	126	0	261	11	8	2
1948	CIN	OF	130	0	331	8	8	1
1949	CIN	OF	129	0	293	10	9	1
1950	CIN	1B	4	0	20	2	0	4
1950	CIN	OF	129	0	238	8	5	0
1951	CIN	OF	139	0	255	8	8	2
1952	CIN	1B	1	0	8	0	0	1
1952	CIN	OF	29	0	70	6	0	0
1952	PHI	OF	88	0	202	10	6	1
1953	PHI	OF	110	0	192	11	8	2
1954	PHI	1B	22	21	187	9	3	20
1954	PHI	OF	55	48	90	5	1	1