Johnny Reder

Born: 9/24/1909 in Lublin, Lublin, Poland

Died: 4/12/1990 in Fall River, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-16 | Final Game: 1932-06-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: John Anthony Reder

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Biography

Johnny Reder, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the early 1930s. His career spanned from April 16, 1932, to June 12, 1932, during which he competed in 17 games. Reder recorded 5 hits, contributing 3 RBIs to his team, and finished with a batting average of .135. Despite not hitting any home runs and not having any stolen bases to his name, Reder's presence in the league during this time reflects the competitive landscape of baseball in the pre-World War II era. Reder's time in the major leagues was short-lived, yet it was characteristic of many players of his generation who faced challenges in establishing longer careers. The early 1930s were marked by the Great Depression, which impacted not only the economy but also the sport, as teams struggled with finances and talent acquisition. Although his career statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, Reder remains a part of baseball history, embodying the spirit of determination that characterized many players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	37	4	5	1	0	0	3	0	6	6	0.135	0.256	0.162	0.418	0.0

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career SLG .162 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 58.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.418 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1932	BOS	AL	17	37	4	5	1	0	0	3	0	6	6	0.135	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	0	88	8	1	11
3B	1	0	1	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	BOS	1B	10	0	88	8	1	11
1932	BOS	3B	1	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	10
Third Base	1