John Romonosky
Born: 7/7/1929 in Harrisburg, IL, USA
Died: 10/2/2011 in Columbus, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-09-06 | Final Game: 1959-09-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Biography
John Romonosky was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1959. Born in 1929, Romonosky made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in the game, moving away from the post-war boom and into a period of evolving offensive strategies. Throughout his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 3-4 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.15, showcasing the challenges he faced on the mound during a time when power hitting was becoming more prominent.
Romonosky's playing style was marked by resilience and determination, as he logged 63 strikeouts over the course of his career. While he did not record any saves, his contributions were felt in various innings as he worked to keep his team competitive. Despite the brevity of his time in the major leagues, Romonosky remains a part of baseball history, representing the hard-working pitchers of the 1950s who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport. His journey through the game reflects the evolving nature of baseball during a pivotal time in its history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 101.3 | 97 | 58 | 11 | 51 | 63 | 5.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4.70 | - |
| 1958 | WSN | AL | 2 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 52 | 40 | 28 | 38 | 6.51 | - |
| 1959 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 36 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 3.29 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.231 | 0.231 | 0.500 | 0.731 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | STL | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | WSN | AL | 27 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | WSN | AL | 20 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 32 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | P | 18 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | WS1 | P | 12 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 32 |