Johnny Werhas
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1967)
Johnny Werhas was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1967 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the California Angels, a span of 4 seasons. In 89 career games, he hit .173 with 29 hits, 2 home runs, and 14 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
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1964-04-14
- Last Game
- 1967-09-30
Full name: John Charles Werhas
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 168 | 15 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 39 | .173 | .276 | .250 | .526 | -457 |
Career AVG .173 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Career OPS .526 vs. league average .679 across their career seasons — 22.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAN | NL | 29 | 83 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 12 | .193 | .250 (-23%) | .312 (-5%) | .377 (-36%) | .690 (-22%) | -263.6 |
| 1965 | LAN | NL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | LAN | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CAL | AL | 49 | 75 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 22 | .160 | .242 (-34%) | .306 (-14%) | .357 (-22%) | .663 (-18%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 89 | 168 | 15 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 39 | .173 | — | — | — | — | -264 | ||
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 (89 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 42 | 85 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 3 | .141 |
| Away | 47 | 83 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 11 | .205 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-09-30 | LAA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-26 | LAA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-09-20 | LAA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-12 | LAA | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-09-01 | LAA | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967-08-29 | LAA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-29 | LAA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-08-28 | LAA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-08-24 | LAA | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1967-08-23 | LAA | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 58 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1957, 1958, 1959 |
Johnny Werhas: the record in brief
Johnny Werhas played a first major league game on April 14, 1964 and a last one on September 30, 1967. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Dodgers (1964 to 1967) and the California Angels (1967). Listed as a third baseman, Werhas both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 200 pounds. Werhas was born on February 7, 1938, in Highland Park, MI, USA. The given name on file is John Charles Werhas.
Across 89 games at the plate, Werhas's career line reads 29 hits in 168 at bats for a .173 average, plus 2 home runs and 14 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .276 and .250 give Werhas a career OPS of .526. Measured against the leagues Werhas played in, the .173 career average compares with a .246 league average over the same seasons, 29.9% below the league. The OPS comparison is .526 to a league .679, 22.6% below average. Werhas collected a career-high 16 hits in 1964. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .193 in 1964, did not top the league's .250.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny Werhas
- What years did Johnny Werhas play?
- Johnny Werhas played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1967.
- Was Johnny Werhas a pitcher?
- No. Johnny Werhas was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Johnny Werhas hit?
- Johnny Werhas hit 2 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What teams did Johnny Werhas play for?
- Johnny Werhas played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1964–1965, 1967) and the California Angels (1967).
- What were Johnny Werhas's career stats?
- In 89 games, Johnny Werhas had 29 hits, 2 home runs, 14 RBI, and 15 runs, with a .173 batting average.
- What position did Johnny Werhas play?
- Johnny Werhas played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Johnny Werhas and how much did he weigh?
- Johnny Werhas was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Johnny Werhas hit each season?
- Johnny Werhas's home runs by season: 0 in 1964, 0 in 1965, and 2 in 1967. His most in one season was 2, in 1967.
- What was Johnny Werhas's career batting average?
- Johnny Werhas batted .173 over his career, with 29 hits in 168 at bats.
- How many RBI did Johnny Werhas have?
- Johnny Werhas drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Johnny Werhas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Johnny Werhas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.