John Felske
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1973)
John Felske was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1973 for the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 6 seasons. In 54 career games, he hit .135 with 14 hits, 1 home runs, and 9 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- Died
- 11/30/2024 in Blue Eye, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1968-07-26
- Last Game
- 1973-09-08
Full name: John Frederick Felske
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 104 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 35 | .135 | .202 | .212 | .413 | -420 |
Career AVG .135 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.
Career OBP .202 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career SLG .212 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.
Career OPS .413 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CHN | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | ML4 | AL | 37 | 80 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 23 | .138 | .243 (-44%) | .310 (-30%) | .353 (-40%) | .664 (-36%) | -419.9 |
| 1973 | ML4 | AL | 13 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 54 | 104 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 35 | .135 | — | — | — | — | -420 | ||
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 (54 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 30 | 66 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | .106 |
| Away | 24 | 38 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 5 | .184 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-09-08 | MIL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-08-29 | MIL | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-08-07 | MIL | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1973-06-06 | MIL | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-05-30 | MIL | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973-05-29 | MIL | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-05-16 | MIL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-05-15 | MIL | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973-05-12 | MIL | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-05-11 | MIL | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 33 |
| First Base | 14 |
John Felske: the record in brief
John Felske played a first major league game on July 26, 1968 and a last one on September 8, 1973. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Cubs (1968) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1972 to 1973). At 6'3" and 195 pounds, Felske is listed as a catcher. The bio says Felske both batted and threw right-handed. Felske was born on May 30, 1942, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio records the death on November 30, 2024, in Blue Eye, MO, USA. John Felske was the playing name; the full given name is John Frederick.
Felske's career batting table shows 54 games, 104 at bats and 14 hits, a .135 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 9 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .202 and .212 give Felske a career OPS of .413. Felske's .135 average ran 45.4% below the .246 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 11 hits of 1972. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .138 in 1972, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Felske
- What years did John Felske play?
- John Felske played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1973.
- Was John Felske a pitcher?
- No. John Felske was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did John Felske hit?
- John Felske hit 1 career home run with 14 hits.
- What teams did John Felske play for?
- John Felske played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1968) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1972–1973).
- What were John Felske's career stats?
- In 54 games, John Felske had 14 hits, 1 home runs, 9 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .135 batting average.
- What position did John Felske play?
- John Felske played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Felske and how much did he weigh?
- John Felske was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did John Felske hit each season?
- John Felske's home runs by season: 0 in 1968, 1 in 1972, and 0 in 1973. His most in one season was 1, in 1972.
- What was John Felske's career batting average?
- John Felske batted .135 over his career, with 14 hits in 104 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Felske have?
- John Felske drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is John Felske in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Felske has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.