George Yankowski, baseball player, 1942-1949

George Yankowski

Born: 11/19/1922 in Cambridge, MA, USA

Died: 2/25/2020 in The Villages, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-08-17 | Final Game: 1949-06-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Edward Yankowski

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Biography

George Yankowski was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1949. Despite a brief career spanning only 18 games, Yankowski showcased his talents during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and its player rosters. He made his debut on August 17, 1942, contributing to a league that was adapting to the absence of many star players who were serving in the military. Throughout his time in the MLB, Yankowski recorded a total of 5 hits, 4 runs batted in (RBIs), and maintained a batting average of .161. His career did not feature any home runs or stolen bases, reflecting the challenges he faced in establishing himself in a highly competitive environment. While his statistics may not place him among the most notable figures in baseball history, Yankowski's participation during this era underscores the resilience and dedication of players who continued to pursue their passion for the game, even amidst the backdrop of global conflict.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 31 0 5 2 0 0 4 0 0 4 0.161 0.161 0.226 0.387 0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.387 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — 44.5% 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
1942 PHA AL 6 13 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1949 CHW AL 12 18 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 12 0 29 6 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 PHA C 6 0 14 3 0 0
1949 CHA C 6 0 15 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northeastern University Boston MA 1942