Vic Janowicz, baseball player, 1953-1954

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

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

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