Johnny Beazley
Born: 5/25/1918 in Nashville, TN, USA
Died: 4/21/1990 in Nashville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1941-09-28 | Final Game: 1949-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John Andrew Beazley
Biography
Johnny Beazley was a skilled pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1940s. Born in 1918, Beazley played his professional career from 1941 to 1949, a period that coincided with World War II and the challenges it posed to the sport. He showcased his talents primarily as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, where he became known for his effective pitching style and competitive spirit on the mound.
Over his career, Beazley compiled an impressive record of 31 wins and 12 losses, with a notable earned run average of 3.01. He struck out 147 batters and recorded 3 saves, contributing significantly to his team's success during his tenure. Though his career was relatively brief, his performance in the era of wartime baseball highlighted his ability to excel under unique circumstances, leaving a lasting legacy as a reliable pitcher in the history of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 12 | 76 | 46 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 374.0 | 349 | 125 | 13 | 157 | 147 | 3.01 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1.00 | - |
| 1942 | STL | NL | 21 | 6 | 43 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 215.3 | 181 | 51 | 73 | 91 | 2.13 | - |
| 1946 | STL | NL | 7 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 103.0 | 109 | 51 | 55 | 36 | 4.46 | - |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 30 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 4.40 | -155.3 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4.50 | -391.6 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 120 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 0.150 | 0.184 | 0.208 | 0.392 | -532.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | STL | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | STL | NL | 43 | 73 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 0.137 | -532.0 |
| 1946 | STL | NL | 19 | 33 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.242 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.143 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1942 | WS | SLN | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.143 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 19.0 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2.37 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1942 | WS | SLN | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.0 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 76 | 0 | 24 | 71 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | SLN | P | 43 | 0 | 10 | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946 | SLN | P | 19 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1947 | BSN | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 76 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P5 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 24.0 | 336 | 0 |