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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 20 | 56 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.250 | -214.4 |
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 21 | 46 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CHW | AL | 48 | 122 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0.262 | -409.5 |
| 1927 | NYY | AL | 70 | 195 | 29 | 54 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 15 | 0.277 | -235.7 |
| 1928 | NYY | AL | 75 | 202 | 21 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 0.238 | -882.1 |
| 1929 | NYY | AL | 22 | 59 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0.203 | -411.1 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 40 | 136 | 9 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0.235 | -476.5 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHA | C | 19 | 0 | 48 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 1925 | CHA | C | 21 | 0 | 48 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926 | CHA | C | 38 | 0 | 121 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 1926 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | NYA | C | 68 | 0 | 197 | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| 1928 | NYA | C | 75 | 0 | 265 | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| 1929 | NYA | C | 22 | 0 | 70 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| 1931 | DET | C | 39 | 0 | 160 | 28 | 3 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 282 |
| First Base | 1 |