John Vukovich

Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1981)

John Vukovich was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1981 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 12 seasons. In 277 career games, he hit .161 with 90 hits, 6 home runs, and 44 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

AVG .161
HR 6
RBI 44
H 90
OPS .425
PIV -3,119
Position
Third Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 187 lb
Born
7/31/1947 in Sacramento, CA, USA
Died
3/8/2007 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut
1970-09-11
Last Game
1981-08-23

Full name: John Christopher Vukovich

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Career Batting Statistics

John Vukovich — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
277 559 37 90 14 1 6 44 4 29 109 .161 .203 .222 .425 -3,119

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career OPS .425 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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John Vukovich Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1970 PHI NL 3 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .125 — — — — 0.0
1971 PHI NL 74 217 11 36 5 0 0 14 2 12 34 .166 .249 (-33%) .316 (-33%) .365 (-48%) .682 (-41%) -1370.1
1973 ML4 AL 55 128 10 16 3 0 2 9 0 9 40 .125 .256 (-51%) .325 (-44%) .378 (-48%) .703 (-46%) -935.5
1974 ML4 AL 38 80 5 15 1 0 3 11 2 1 16 .188 .256 (-27%) .324 (-41%) .369 (-15%) .693 (-27%) -377.7
1975 CIN NL 31 38 4 8 3 0 0 2 0 4 5 .211 — — — — 0.0
1976 PHI NL 4 8 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 .125 — — — — 0.0
1977 PHI NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 PHI NL 10 15 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 .200 — — — — 0.0
1980 PHI NL 49 62 4 10 1 1 0 5 0 2 7 .161 .264 (-39%) .326 (-40%) .387 (-46%) .714 (-43%) -435.9
1981 PHI NL 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 10 seasons 277 559 37 90 14 1 6 44 4 29 109 .161 — — — — -3,119

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

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Batting — Home / Away

John Vukovich — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home1372542045527.177
Away1403051745117.148

Last 10 Games — Batting

John Vukovich — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1981-08-23 PHIHOUW 000000000
1981-08-22 PHIHOUW 100000001
1981-08-14 PHINYNW 000000000
1981-06-09 PHIHOUW 000000000
1981-06-07 PHIATLW 000000000
1981-05-30 PHISTLW 000000000
1981-05-25 PHINYNL 000000000
1981-05-09 PHISDPW 000000000
1981-04-26 PHICHCW 000000000
1981-04-19 PHICHCW 000000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

John Vukovich — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 20 3 74 3 0 2
2B 24 8 17 19 1 4
3B 212 132 122 308 22 16
SS 20 13 23 42 5 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

John Vukovich — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 PHI 3B 1 1 1 4 0 0
1970 PHI SS 2 2 3 4 2 1
1971 PHI 3B 74 62 58 137 9 8
1973 ML4 1B 13 3 56 3 0 2
1973 ML4 3B 40 34 28 63 5 3
1973 ML4 SS 1 0 2 2 0 2
1974 ML4 1B 4 0 10 0 0 0
1974 ML4 2B 11 6 11 13 1 4
1974 ML4 3B 12 7 8 20 1 0
1974 ML4 SS 12 11 17 35 3 6
1975 CIN 3B 31 14 12 37 4 4
1976 PHI 1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
1976 PHI 3B 4 1 1 2 0 0
1979 PHI 2B 3 2 2 4 0 0
1979 PHI 3B 7 1 0 9 0 1
1980 PHI 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1980 PHI 2B 9 0 3 2 0 0
1980 PHI 3B 34 12 14 32 2 0
1980 PHI SS 5 0 1 1 0 0
1981 PHI 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1981 PHI 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1981 PHI 3B 9 0 0 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

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John Vukovich Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
First Base 20
Second Base 24
Third Base 212
Shortstop 19

College History

John Vukovich — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
American River College Sacramento CA 1966

John Vukovich: the record in brief

September 11, 1970 and August 23, 1981 bracket John Vukovich's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Phillies (1970 through 1981), the Milwaukee Brewers (1973 through 1974), and the Cincinnati Reds (1975). Listed as a third baseman, Vukovich both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 187 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Vukovich was born on July 31, 1947, in Sacramento, CA, USA. Vukovich's death is recorded on March 8, 2007, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name John Christopher.

The batting record for Vukovich: 277 games, 90 hits in 559 at bats, and a .161 average, adding 6 homers and 44 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .203 clip and slugging .222, Vukovich finished with a .425 OPS. Vukovich's .161 average ran 37.7% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 36 hits of 1971. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .166 in 1971, did not top the league's .249.

Frequently Asked Questions about John Vukovich

What years did John Vukovich play?
John Vukovich played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1981.
Was John Vukovich a pitcher?
No. John Vukovich was a position player (Third Baseman).
How many home runs did John Vukovich hit?
John Vukovich hit 6 career home runs with 90 hits.
What teams did John Vukovich play for?
John Vukovich played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1970–1971, 1976–1977, 1979–1981), the Milwaukee Brewers (1973–1974), and the Cincinnati Reds (1975).
What were John Vukovich's career stats?
In 277 games, John Vukovich had 90 hits, 6 home runs, 44 RBI, 37 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .161 batting average.
What position did John Vukovich play?
John Vukovich played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was John Vukovich and how much did he weigh?
John Vukovich was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 187 pounds.
How many home runs did John Vukovich hit each season?
John Vukovich's home runs by season: 0 in 1970, 0 in 1971, 2 in 1973, 3 in 1974, 0 in 1975, 1 in 1976, 0 in 1977, 0 in 1979, 0 in 1980, and 0 in 1981. His most in one season was 3, in 1974.
What was John Vukovich's career batting average?
John Vukovich batted .161 over his career, with 90 hits in 559 at bats.
How many RBI did John Vukovich have?
John Vukovich drove in 44 runs in his career.
Is John Vukovich in the Hall of Fame?
No. John Vukovich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.