Johnny Goryl
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1964)
Johnny Goryl was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1964 for the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 8 seasons. In 276 career games, he hit .225 with 134 hits, 16 home runs, and 48 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1957-09-20
- Last Game
- 1964-10-02
Full name: John Albert Goryl
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | 595 | 79 | 134 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 48 | 2 | 64 | 106 | .225 | .305 | .371 | .677 | -170 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .371 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .677 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHN | NL | 9 | 38 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CHN | NL | 83 | 219 | 27 | 53 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 34 | .242 | .257 (-6%) | .324 (+2%) | .394 (-7%) | .719 (-3%) | -69.5 |
| 1959 | CHN | NL | 25 | 48 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -115.9 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 37 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 64 | 150 | 29 | 43 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 29 | .287 | .246 (+16%) | .308 (+14%) | .371 (+45%) | .680 (+31%) | 758.3 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 58 | 114 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 25 | .140 | .250 (-44%) | .312 (-31%) | .377 (-54%) | .690 (-43%) | -742.6 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 276 | 595 | 79 | 134 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 48 | 2 | 64 | 106 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -170 | ||
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 (276 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 141 | 299 | 39 | 61 | 5 | 14 | .204 |
| Away | 135 | 296 | 40 | 73 | 11 | 34 | .247 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-10-02 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-10-01 | MIN | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-29 | MIN | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-14 | MIN | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-12 | MIN | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-11 | MIN | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-09-10 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-09 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-08 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-05 | MIN | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 112 | 78 | 181 | 229 | 17 | 39 |
| 3B | 81 | 59 | 67 | 129 | 12 | 19 |
| SS | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHN | 3B | 9 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 4 |
| 1958 | CHN | 2B | 35 | 19 | 45 | 65 | 6 | 13 |
| 1958 | CHN | 3B | 44 | 38 | 46 | 88 | 10 | 13 |
| 1959 | CHN | 2B | 11 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | CHN | 3B | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | MIN | 2B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | MIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | MIN | 2B | 34 | 33 | 63 | 73 | 6 | 16 |
| 1963 | MIN | 3B | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | MIN | SS | 7 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964 | MIN | 2B | 28 | 18 | 60 | 56 | 3 | 8 |
| 1964 | MIN | 3B | 13 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 112 |
| Third Base | 81 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
Johnny Goryl: the record in brief
According to the bio, Johnny Goryl debuted on September 20, 1957 and played a final game on October 2, 1964. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (1957 to 1959) and the Minnesota Twins (1962 to 1964). At 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, Goryl is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Goryl threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is October 21, 1933, in Cumberland, RI, USA. Goryl's full given name, per the bio, is John Albert Goryl.
The batting record for Goryl: 276 games, 134 hits in 595 at bats, and a .225 average, plus 16 home runs and 48 RBI. Goryl got on base at a .305 rate and slugged .371 (.677 OPS). Over the seasons Goryl played, league hitters batted .254; the .225 career figure is 11.3% below that. 1958 produced Goryl's most hits, 53 of them for the Chicago Cubs. 1963 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .287 against a league .246, a 16% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny Goryl
- What years did Johnny Goryl play?
- Johnny Goryl played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1964.
- Was Johnny Goryl a pitcher?
- No. Johnny Goryl was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Johnny Goryl hit?
- Johnny Goryl hit 16 career home runs with 134 hits.
- What teams did Johnny Goryl play for?
- Johnny Goryl played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1957–1959) and the Minnesota Twins (1962–1964).
- What were Johnny Goryl's career stats?
- In 276 games, Johnny Goryl had 134 hits, 16 home runs, 48 RBI, 79 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .225 batting average.
- What position did Johnny Goryl play?
- Johnny Goryl played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Johnny Goryl and how much did he weigh?
- Johnny Goryl was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Johnny Goryl hit each season?
- Johnny Goryl's home runs by season: 0 in 1957, 4 in 1958, 1 in 1959, 2 in 1962, 9 in 1963, and 0 in 1964. His most in one season was 9, in 1963.
- What was Johnny Goryl's career batting average?
- Johnny Goryl batted .225 over his career, with 134 hits in 595 at bats.
- How many RBI did Johnny Goryl have?
- Johnny Goryl drove in 48 runs in his career.
- Is Johnny Goryl in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Johnny Goryl has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.