John Mizerock
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1989)
John Mizerock was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1989 for the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 7 seasons. In 103 career games, he hit .186 with 43 hits, 2 home runs, and 24 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-04-12
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: John Joseph Mizerock
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 231 | 24 | 43 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 38 | 42 | .186 | .307 | .268 | .575 | -417 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career SLG .268 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.
Career OPS .575 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | HOU | NL | 33 | 85 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 15 | .153 | .260 (-41%) | .324 (-19%) | .389 (-34%) | .714 (-27%) | -361.6 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 15 | 38 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .237 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 44 | 81 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 16 | .185 | .257 (-28%) | .325 (+15%) | .395 (-34%) | .720 (-12%) | -55.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | NL | 11 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 103 | 231 | 24 | 43 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 38 | 42 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -417 | ||
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 (103 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 108 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 8 | .204 |
| Away | 48 | 123 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 16 | .171 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | ATL | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-27 | ATL | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-25 | ATL | HOU | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-23 | ATL | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-22 | ATL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-20 | ATL | HOU | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-19 | ATL | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-17 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-16 | ATL | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-15 | ATL | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 101 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | HOU | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $60,000 | ||
John Mizerock: the record in brief
John Mizerock played a first major league game on April 12, 1983 and a last one on October 1, 1989. Mizerock played for the Houston Astros (1983 to 1986) and the Atlanta Braves (1989). At 5 feet, 11 inches and 190 pounds, Mizerock is listed as a catcher. The bio says Mizerock batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Mizerock was born on December 8, 1960, in Punxsutawney, PA, USA. The given name on file is John Joseph Mizerock.
Mizerock collected 43 hits in 231 at bats across 103 games, good for a .186 batting average; the totals also include 2 home runs and 24 runs batted in. Mizerock's career OPS of .575 combines a .307 on-base mark with .268 slugging. Over the seasons Mizerock played, league hitters batted .257; the .186 career figure is 27.7% below that. In OPS terms, Mizerock's .575 stands 19.1% below the league's .711. 1986 produced Mizerock's most hits, 15 of them for the Houston Astros. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .185 in 1986, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Mizerock
- What years did John Mizerock play?
- John Mizerock played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1989.
- Was John Mizerock a pitcher?
- No. John Mizerock was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did John Mizerock hit?
- John Mizerock hit 2 career home runs with 43 hits.
- What was John Mizerock's career batting average?
- John Mizerock batted .186 over his career, with 43 hits in 231 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Mizerock have?
- John Mizerock drove in 24 runs in his career.
- Is John Mizerock in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Mizerock has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.