Johnny Bucha
Born: 1/22/1925 in Allentown, PA, USA
Died: 4/28/1996 in Bethlehem, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-05-02 | Final Game: 1953-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John George Bucha
Biography
Johnny Bucha was a professional baseball player born in 1925, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Bucha played primarily as a position player from 1948 until his retirement on September 25, 1953. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 84 games, where he recorded 40 hits, including one home run. He finished with a batting average of .205, along with 15 runs batted in and one stolen base.
Bucha's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-World War II era when the sport was experiencing a surge in popularity and changing demographics. While his individual statistics may not reflect the impact he hoped to leave, Bucha contributed to his teams with his versatility and dedication on the field. His journey through baseball provides a glimpse into the lives of players who competed during a time of shifting cultural dynamics in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 195 | 18 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 21 | 0.205 | 0.295 | 0.272 | 0.567 | -470.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | STL | NL | 22 | 36 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | DET | AL | 60 | 158 | 17 | 35 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 14 | 0.222 | -470.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 74 | 0 | 261 | 27 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | SLN | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | SLN | C | 17 | 0 | 42 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953 | DET | C | 56 | 0 | 218 | 22 | 4 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 75 |