John Balaz
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1975)
John Balaz was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975 for the California Angels, a span of 2 seasons. In 59 career games, he hit .241 with 39 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-09-10
- Last Game
- 1975-09-28
Full name: John Lawrence Balaz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 162 | 14 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 35 | .241 | .275 | .340 | .614 | -263 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career SLG .340 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OPS .614 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CAL | AL | 14 | 42 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CAL | AL | 45 | 120 | 10 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 25 | .242 | .257 (-6%) | .327 (-18%) | .374 (-6%) | .701 (-12%) | -262.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 59 | 162 | 14 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 35 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -263 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (59 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 77 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 8 | .247 |
| Away | 30 | 85 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 7 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-28 | LAA | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-27 | LAA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-26 | LAA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-20 | LAA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-18 | LAA | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975-09-17 | LAA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-14 | LAA | KCR | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-10 | LAA | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-09 | LAA | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-07 | LAA | KCR | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego City College | San Diego | CA | 1970 |
John Balaz: the record in brief
According to the bio, John Balaz debuted on September 10, 1974 and played a final game on September 28, 1975. All of the seasons listed were played for the California Angels. The bio lists Balaz as an outfielder who threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 3 inches and 180 pounds. The birth record reads November 24, 1950, in Toronto, ON, CAN. The given name on file is John Lawrence Balaz.
Balaz finished with 39 hits from 162 at bats in 59 games, which works out to .241, adding 2 home runs and 15 RBI. Balaz got on base at a .275 rate and slugged .340 (.614 OPS). Over the seasons Balaz played, league hitters batted .257; the .241 career figure is 6.4% below that. The hits column peaks at 29, in 1975. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .242 in 1975, did not top the league's .257.
Balaz played 31 games at left field, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at designated hitter (12) and right field (8). In the outfield, Balaz's fielding totals are 57 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Balaz
- What years did John Balaz play?
- John Balaz played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975.
- Was John Balaz a pitcher?
- No. John Balaz was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did John Balaz hit?
- John Balaz hit 2 career home runs with 39 hits.
- What teams did John Balaz play for?
- John Balaz played for one team, the California Angels (1974–1975).
- What were John Balaz's career stats?
- In 59 games, John Balaz had 39 hits, 2 home runs, 15 RBI, and 14 runs, with a .241 batting average.
- What position did John Balaz play?
- John Balaz played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Balaz and how much did he weigh?
- John Balaz was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did John Balaz hit each season?
- John Balaz's home runs by season: 1 in 1974 and 1 in 1975. His most in one season was 1, in 1974 and 1975.
- What was John Balaz's career batting average?
- John Balaz batted .241 over his career, with 39 hits in 162 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Balaz have?
- John Balaz drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is John Balaz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Balaz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.