Johnny Grabowski, baseball player, 1924-1931

Johnny Grabowski

Born: 1/7/1900 in Ware, MA, USA

Died: 5/23/1946 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-07-11 | Final Game: 1931-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Patrick Grabowski

Biography

Johnny Grabowski was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1924 to 1931. Born in 1900, Grabowski played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 296 games throughout his career. He recorded 206 hits, which included three home runs, and he drove in 86 runs, achieving a batting average of .252. Despite his modest power numbers, Grabowski contributed to his teams with solid contact hitting during a period when batting averages and offensive output varied widely across the league. Grabowski's playing career unfolded during the late 1920s, a time when baseball was experiencing the tail end of the deadball era and transitioning into a more offensively charged game. While he was not among the league's top stars, his consistent presence on the field and ability to contribute in various ways made him a valuable asset to his teams. His lone stolen base exemplified his speed and versatility, traits that were appreciated in a time when baserunning was an essential component of the game. Johnny Grabowski's legacy lies in his participation in the evolving landscape of baseball during a dynamic era, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
296 816 84 206 25 8 3 86 1 47 84 0.252 0.295 0.314 0.609 -2629.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1927 WS NYA 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 7 0 0 0
C 282 0 909 172 23 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 282
First Base 1