Vic Janowicz
Born: 2/26/1930 in Elyria, OH, USA
Died: 2/27/1996 in Columbus, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-05-31 | Final Game: 1954-09-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Victor Felix Janowicz
Biography
Vic Janowicz was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Born in 1930, he played primarily as a position player, showcasing his skills in the league between 1953 and 1954. Over the course of his career, Janowicz appeared in 83 games, where he recorded 42 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 10 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .214. Notably, he did not attempt any stolen bases, highlighting a more traditional style of play during an era that was beginning to see an evolution in offensive strategies.
Janowicz's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the post-war era's shifting dynamics and the lead-up to the more expansive offensive developments of the 1960s. Despite his relatively short tenure in the majors, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the diverse talents that were part of the game in the early 1950s. His contributions, albeit limited in statistical terms, reflect the competitive spirit and the challenges faced by players of that time, as they navigated the complexities of professional sports in a rapidly changing society.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 196 | 20 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 54 | 0.214 | 0.267 | 0.286 | 0.552 | -835.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 42 | 123 | 10 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 0.252 | -326.2 |
| 1954 | PIT | NL | 41 | 73 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 0.151 | -509.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 18 | 18 | 15 | 32 | 5 | 3 |
| C | 35 | 0 | 104 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | PIT | C | 35 | 0 | 104 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| 1954 | PIT | 3B | 18 | 18 | 15 | 32 | 5 | 3 |
| 1954 | PIT | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 35 |
| Third Base | 18 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1949 |