Johnny Vergez
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1936)
Johnny Vergez was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1936 for the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 6 seasons. In 672 career games, he hit .255 with 593 hits, 52 home runs, and 292 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Died
- 7/15/1991 in Davis, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-04-14
- Last Game
- 1936-06-13
Full name: Jean Louis Vergez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 672 | 2,323 | 258 | 593 | 114 | 16 | 52 | 292 | 22 | 171 | 303 | .255 | .311 | .385 | .696 | -1,518 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Career SLG .385 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .696 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 152 | 565 | 67 | 157 | 24 | 2 | 13 | 81 | 11 | 29 | 65 | .278 | .276 (+1%) | .338 (-5%) | .388 (+2%) | .726 (-1%) | -173.0 |
| 1932 | NY1 | NL | 118 | 376 | 42 | 98 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 43 | 1 | 25 | 36 | .261 | .275 (-5%) | .335 (-8%) | .391 (-3%) | .726 (-5%) | -339.2 |
| 1933 | NY1 | NL | 123 | 458 | 57 | 124 | 21 | 6 | 16 | 72 | 1 | 39 | 66 | .271 | .270 (avg) | .329 (+1%) | .377 (+19%) | .707 (+10%) | 831.9 |
| 1934 | NY1 | NL | 108 | 320 | 31 | 64 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 28 | 55 | .200 | .278 (-28%) | .340 (-21%) | .392 (-16%) | .733 (-19%) | -1007.5 |
| 1935 | PHI | NL | 148 | 546 | 56 | 136 | 27 | 4 | 9 | 63 | 8 | 46 | 67 | .249 | .279 (-11%) | .342 (-9%) | .399 (-9%) | .742 (-9%) | -829.8 |
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 15 | 40 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .275 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1936 | SLN | NL | 8 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 672 | 2,323 | 258 | 593 | 114 | 16 | 52 | 292 | 22 | 171 | 303 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -1,518 | ||
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 (672 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 346 | 1148 | 142 | 299 | 38 | 173 | .260 |
| Away | 326 | 1177 | 116 | 295 | 14 | 122 | .251 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-06-13 | STL | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-06-06 | STL | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-06-04 | STL | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-31 | STL | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936-05-30 | STL | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936-05-30 | STL | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-29 | STL | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-05-28 | STL | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936-05-18 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936-05-16 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 658 | 0 | 634 | 1136 | 115 | 101 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | NY1 | 3B | 152 | 0 | 146 | 268 | 30 | 23 |
| 1932 | NY1 | 3B | 111 | 0 | 94 | 208 | 21 | 22 |
| 1932 | NY1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1933 | NY1 | 3B | 123 | 0 | 101 | 222 | 25 | 17 |
| 1934 | NY1 | 3B | 104 | 0 | 86 | 195 | 17 | 11 |
| 1935 | PHI | 3B | 148 | 0 | 188 | 222 | 20 | 25 |
| 1935 | PHI | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | PHI | 3B | 12 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 1936 | SLN | 3B | 8 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 658 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Johnny Vergez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Johnny Vergez: the record in brief
The profile opens with Johnny Vergez's first major league game on April 14, 1931; the last one listed came on June 13, 1936. Vergez played for the New York Giants (1931 to 1934), the Philadelphia Phillies (1935 through 1936), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1936). Vergez, born on July 9, 1906, in Oakland, CA, USA, is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Vergez's listed size is 5'8" and 165 pounds. Vergez died on July 15, 1991, in Davis, CA, USA. Vergez's full given name, per the bio, is Jean Louis Vergez.
In 672 games and 2,323 at bats, Vergez batted .255 with 593 hits, plus 52 homers, 292 runs batted in, and 22 stolen bases. Vergez got on base at a .311 rate and slugged .385 (.696 OPS). Over the seasons Vergez played, league hitters batted .277; the .255 career figure is 7.9% below that. No season beat the 16 home runs Vergez hit in 1933. The hits column peaks at 157, in 1931. Vergez drove in a season-high 81 runs in 1931.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny Vergez
- What years did Johnny Vergez play?
- Johnny Vergez played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1936.
- Was Johnny Vergez a pitcher?
- No. Johnny Vergez was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Johnny Vergez hit?
- Johnny Vergez hit 52 career home runs with 593 hits.
- What teams did Johnny Vergez play for?
- Johnny Vergez played for 3 teams: the New York Giants (1931–1934), the Philadelphia Phillies (1935–1936), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1936).
- What were Johnny Vergez's career stats?
- In 672 games, Johnny Vergez had 593 hits, 52 home runs, 292 RBI, 258 runs, and 22 stolen bases, with a .255 batting average.
- What position did Johnny Vergez play?
- Johnny Vergez played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Johnny Vergez and how much did he weigh?
- Johnny Vergez was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Johnny Vergez hit each season?
- Johnny Vergez's home runs by season: 13 in 1931, 6 in 1932, 16 in 1933, 7 in 1934, 9 in 1935, and 1 in 1936. His most in one season was 16, in 1933.
- What was Johnny Vergez's career batting average?
- Johnny Vergez batted .255 over his career, with 593 hits in 2,323 at bats.
- How many RBI did Johnny Vergez have?
- Johnny Vergez drove in 292 runs in his career.
- Is Johnny Vergez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Johnny Vergez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.