John Nogowski
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2020-2021)
John Nogowski was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2020 to 2021 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 53 career games, he hit .233 with 31 hits, 1 home runs, and 14 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 245 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2020-08-16
- Last Game
- 2021-08-15
Full name: John Francis Nogowski
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 133 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 23 | .233 | .299 | .308 | .608 | -115 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career SLG .308 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.
Career OPS .608 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — 16.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | SLN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | SLN | NL | 19 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 33 | 111 | 12 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 20 | .261 | .243 (+7%) | .317 (+3%) | .410 (-14%) | .727 (-7%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 53 | 133 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 23 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15.00 | — | 0 | ||
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 (56 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 67 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 5 | .239 |
| Away | 26 | 66 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | .227 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3.0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-15 | PIT | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-08-14 | PIT | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-08-14 | PIT | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-10 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-08-08 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-07 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-06 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-08-05 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-08-04 | PIT | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-08-03 | PIT | MIL | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-01 | PIT | PHI | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-29 | PIT | MIL | — | 1.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-07 | PIT | ATL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 33 |
| Right Field | 1 |
John Nogowski: the record in brief
According to the bio, John Nogowski debuted on August 16, 2020 and played a final game on August 15, 2021. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Cardinals (2020 to 2021) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2021). At 6'0" and 245 pounds, Nogowski is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Nogowski threw left-handed and batted right-handed. The recorded birth is January 5, 1993, in Tallahassee, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name John Francis.
Nogowski's career batting table shows 53 games, 133 at bats and 31 hits, a .233 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 14 runs batted in. Nogowski got on base at a .299 rate and slugged .308 (.608 OPS). Against a .244 league average for those years, Nogowski's .233 average was near the norm. Nogowski collected a career-high 29 hits in 2021. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .261 in 2021, 7% above that year's league mark of .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Nogowski
- What years did John Nogowski play?
- John Nogowski played in Major League Baseball from 2020 to 2021.
- Was John Nogowski a pitcher?
- No. John Nogowski was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did John Nogowski hit?
- John Nogowski hit 1 career home run with 31 hits.
- What teams did John Nogowski play for?
- John Nogowski played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (2020–2021) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2021).
- What were John Nogowski's career stats?
- In 53 games, John Nogowski had 31 hits, 1 home runs, 14 RBI, and 14 runs, with a .233 batting average.
- What position did John Nogowski play?
- John Nogowski played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Nogowski and how much did he weigh?
- John Nogowski was listed at 6 feet and 245 pounds.
- How many home runs did John Nogowski hit each season?
- John Nogowski's home runs by season: 0 in 2020 and 1 in 2021. His most in one season was 1, in 2021.
- What was John Nogowski's career batting average?
- John Nogowski batted .233 over his career, with 31 hits in 133 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Nogowski have?
- John Nogowski drove in 14 runs in his career.
- What was John Nogowski's career ERA?
- John Nogowski finished with a 15.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is John Nogowski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Nogowski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.