Johnny Bucha, baseball player, 1948-1953

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 75