Johnny Pramesa
Born: 8/28/1925 in Barton, OH, USA
Died: 9/9/1996 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-04-24 | Final Game: 1952-07-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: John Steven Pramesa
Biography
Johnny Pramesa, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1952. Primarily serving as a position player, Pramesa played a total of 185 games during his career, showcasing his talents with a solid batting average of .268. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 141 hits, including 13 home runs, and drove in 59 runs. Despite the challenges of playing in the post-World War II era, a time marked by the transition of baseball into a more modern game, Pramesa established himself as a reliable contributor to his teams.
Pramesa's playing style was characterized by a keen eye at the plate, as reflected in his ability to achieve a respectable batting average during a period when the game was evolving, and offensive production was becoming increasingly valued. Although he did not record any stolen bases, his overall contributions to the lineup were significant during his tenure. His career spanned a time when teams began to embrace more strategic approaches to the game, and he played a role in the broader narrative of baseball's development in the early 1950s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 526 | 29 | 141 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 59 | 0 | 31 | 41 | 0.268 | 0.310 | 0.386 | 0.696 | -583.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 17 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.240 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | CIN | NL | 74 | 228 | 14 | 70 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 15 | 0.307 | 224.7 |
| 1951 | CIN | NL | 72 | 227 | 12 | 52 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.229 | -825.1 |
| 1952 | CHC | NL | 22 | 46 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.283 | 17.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 166 | 0 | 658 | 71 | 20 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CIN | C | 13 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | CIN | C | 73 | 0 | 328 | 37 | 7 | 2 |
| 1951 | CIN | C | 63 | 0 | 241 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| 1952 | CHN | C | 17 | 0 | 62 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 165 |