John Poff
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1980)
John Poff was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 2 seasons. In 31 career games, he hit .218 with 19 hits, 1 home runs, and 8 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-09-08
- Last Game
- 1980-10-05
Full name: John William Poff
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 87 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 11 | .218 | .253 | .322 | .575 | -114 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career OBP .253 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.
Career SLG .322 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.
Career OPS .575 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 12 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ML4 | AL | 19 | 68 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .250 | .264 (-6%) | .326 (-14%) | .387 (-5%) | .714 (-9%) | -113.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 31 | 87 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 11 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -114 | ||
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 (31 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 44 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 | .205 |
| Away | 14 | 43 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 4 | .233 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-05 | MIL | OAK | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980-10-01 | MIL | LAA | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-30 | MIL | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-28 | MIL | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-09-27 | MIL | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-26 | MIL | OAK | W | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-23 | MIL | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-09-22 | MIL | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-21 | MIL | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-20 | MIL | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |
John Poff: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 8, 1979 and the final game on October 5, 1980, John Poff built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Phillies (1979) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1980). Listed as an outfielder, Poff threw and hit left-handed. Poff is listed at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds. Poff was born on October 23, 1952, in Chillicothe, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name John William.
The batting record for Poff: 31 games, 19 hits in 87 at bats, and a .218 average, plus 1 home run and 8 RBI. Reaching base at a .253 clip and slugging .322, Poff finished with a .575 OPS. Over the seasons Poff played, league hitters batted .265; the .218 career figure is 17.6% below that. By OPS the gap is 20.3% below league average (.575 against .721). Poff collected a career-high 17 hits in 1980. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1980, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Poff
- What years did John Poff play?
- John Poff played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980.
- Was John Poff a pitcher?
- No. John Poff was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did John Poff hit?
- John Poff hit 1 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What was John Poff's career batting average?
- John Poff batted .218 over his career, with 19 hits in 87 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Poff have?
- John Poff drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is John Poff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Poff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.