George Vukovich, baseball player, 1980-1985

George Vukovich

Born: 6/24/1956 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-13 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: George Stephen Vukovich

Biography

George Vukovich, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1985. Primarily serving as a position player, Vukovich played in a total of 628 games throughout his career. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his time in the league with a career batting average of .268. Over the span of his career, he recorded 430 hits, 27 home runs, and 203 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating a reliable presence in the lineup. Vukovich's playing style was characterized by his ability to make consistent contact and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. He also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 9 stolen bases during his tenure. Although he played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by evolving offensive strategies and the increasing importance of power hitting, Vukovich carved out a niche for himself as a steady contributor. He retired from professional play on October 6, 1985, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable player who exemplified the hard-nosed, competitive spirit of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
628 1602 164 430 76 10 27 203 9 127 229 0.268 0.322 0.379 0.701 -696.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 12 1 4 0 0 1 2 0 3 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 NEDIV PHI 5 9 1 4 0 0 1 2 0 3 0.444
1980 NLCS PHI 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 528 379 961 24 13 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 79
Center Field 4
Right Field 481

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 CLE AL $375,000
Total Career Earnings $375,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale IL 1975, 1976, 1977