Vic Janowicz
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1953-1954)
Vic Janowicz was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1954 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 83 career games, he hit .214 with 42 hits, 2 home runs, and 10 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
- 5'9" / 185 lb
- Died
- 2/27/1996 in Columbus, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1953-05-31
- Last Game
- 1954-09-10
Full name: Victor Felix Janowicz
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 | .214 | .267 | .286 | .552 | -773 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.
Career OPS .552 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 24.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 42 | 123 | 10 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 31 | .252 | .264 (-5%) | .335 (-15%) | .397 (-14%) | .733 (-14%) | -301.5 |
| 1954 | PIT | NL | 41 | 73 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 23 | .151 | .261 (-42%) | .333 (-30%) | .390 (-51%) | .723 (-41%) | -471.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 83 | 196 | 20 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 54 | .214 | — | — | — | — | -773 | ||
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 (83 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 67 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 4 | .179 |
| Away | 51 | 129 | 13 | 30 | 1 | 6 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-09-10 | PIT | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-03 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-27 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-22 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-20 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-19 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-15 | PIT | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-03 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-07-28 | PIT | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-07-24 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Vic Janowicz
- What years did Vic Janowicz play?
- Vic Janowicz played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1954.
- Was Vic Janowicz a pitcher?
- No. Vic Janowicz was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Vic Janowicz hit?
- Vic Janowicz hit 2 career home runs with 42 hits.
- What was Vic Janowicz's career batting average?
- Vic Janowicz batted .214 over his career, with 42 hits in 196 at bats.
- How many RBI did Vic Janowicz have?
- Vic Janowicz drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Vic Janowicz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vic Janowicz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.