John Churry
Born: 11/26/1900 in Johnstown, PA, USA
Died: 2/8/1970 in Zanesville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-05-24 | Final Game: 1927-06-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 172 lbs
Biography
John Churry, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1924 until his final game on June 21, 1927. Primarily serving as a position player, Churry participated in a total of 12 games at the highest level, showcasing his skills during a period characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, where strategies such as small ball and precise base running were paramount.
Throughout his brief career, Churry achieved a batting average of .278, collecting 5 hits and driving in 1 run. While he did not record any home runs or stolen bases, his contributions to the team were reflective of the playing style of his time, where contact hitting and situational awareness were crucial. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, Churry's involvement in the game during an evolving era of baseball remains a noteworthy aspect of his legacy.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.278 | 0.381 | 0.333 | 0.714 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CHC | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 8 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHN | C | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CHN | C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CHN | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CHN | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |