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Johnny Pesky

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1942-1954 (1942-1954)
Proper Name
John Michael Pesky
Positions
SS (591) ... 3B (460) ... 2B (137)
Positions
SS - 3B - 2B
Height / Weight
5-9 / 168
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Death Date
August 13,2012   Age:  93.168
High School
Lincoln (Portland,OR)
MLB Debut
April 18,1950
MLBAM ID
120450
Retrosheet#
peskj101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career474586714551740453.307.780

[Player Notes]

[1995] Inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame[2008] His #6 was retired by the Red Sox on September 28,2008

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1942Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS623SS147620105205299251127423622200825868640165.331.375.416.791.161.085.0006.125.250.86310.00
1946Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS627SS15362111520843425598652931400826570349159.335.401.427.828.198.092.0009.254.130.45310.50
1947Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS628SS155638106207278039129722209001025071935172.324.393.392.785.185.068.00010.013.060.310.00
1948Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS6293B14356512415926635535993267001020667735124.281.394.365.759.255.084.00014.624.730.32188.33
1949Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS6303B148604111185277269841001945001223271336149.306.408.384.792.250.078.00014.032.660.19302.00
1950Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS6313B127490112153226149211043156001319060529124.312.437.388.825.290.076.00017.195.120.30490.00
1951Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS632SS1314809315020634122841527001019157329121.313.417.398.815.260.085.00014.662.620.18160.00
1952Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS6333B2567101020020315511001128428.149.313.179.492.209.030.00017.865.950.330.00
1952Detroit TigersALMLBDET733SS-2B69177264540191241110500252223540.254.394.294.688.266.040.00018.394.930.27177.00
1953Detroit TigersALMLBDET7342B1033084390221224372710250041203422565.292.353.390.743.172.098.0007.892.920.37154.00
1954Detroit TigersALMLBDET735SS-3B201753001100310000262012.176.300.353.653.353.177.13315.005.000.3317.00
1954Washington Senators IALMLBWS111352B4915817404309111070210250171733.253.296.316.612.127.063.2635.854.090.700.00
1942MLBTotal--BOS------147620105205299251127423622200825868640165.331.375.416.791.161.085.3496.125.250.86310.00AL1942
1946MLBTotal--BOS------15362111520843425598652931400826570349159.335.401.427.827.198.092.3499.254.130.45310.50AL1946
1947MLBTotal--BOS------155638106207278039129722209001025071935172.324.393.392.785.185.067.33610.013.060.31AL1947
1948MLBTotal--BOS------14356512415926635535993267001020667735124.281.394.365.759.255.083.29414.624.730.32188.33AL1948
1949MLBTotal--BOS------148604111185277269841001945001223271336149.306.408.384.792.250.078.31414.032.660.19302.00AL1949
1950MLBTotal--BOS------127490112153226149211043156001319060529124.312.437.388.825.290.076.33217.195.120.30490.00AL1950
1951MLBTotal--BOS------1314809315020634122841527001019157329121.313.417.398.815.260.085.31814.662.620.18160.00AL1951
1952MLBTotal--DET,BOS------942443655601111556161600364307748.225.372.262.634.250.037.23818.245.210.29244.00AL1952
1953MLBTotal--DET------1033084390221224372710250041203422565.292.353.390.743.172.097.2977.892.920.37154.00AL1953
1954MLBTotal--WS1,DET------69175224343110111380210456191835.246.296.320.616.149.074.2516.814.190.62175.00AL1954
Tot:MLB (10 yrs)MLB1270474586714552265017404534966221825831082183255162931162.307.394.386.780.220.079.31912.003.950.33279.12
Tot:AL (10 yrs)AL1270474586714552265017404534966221825831082183255162931162.307.394.386.780.220.079.31912.003.950.33279.12

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1946American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar27120000000000000010200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1946Boston Red SoxWorld SeriesPlayoffs2773027000010130000073107.233.258.233.491.067.000.2593.239.683.000.00
Tot:AllStar (1 Yrs)AllStar120000000000000010200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (1 Yrs)Playoffs73027000010130000073107.233.258.233.491.067.000.2593.239.683.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1942Boston Red SoxALMLB23SS147--320465379482278500.9555.30.000.0096.7100.01
1946Boston Red SoxALMLB27SS153--296479259680077500.9695.10.000.0099.4100.01
1947Boston Red SoxALMLB28SS133--251391169065864200.9764.80.000.0086.485.81
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1942Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2293592-147Joe Cronindnq
1946Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS26104501-153Joe CroninLost World Series (Cardinals)
1947Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2783713-155Joe Cronindnq
1948Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2896592-143Joe McCarthydnq
1949Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2996582-148Joe McCarthydnq
1950Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3094603-127Steve O'Neill, Joe McCarthydnq
1951Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3187673-131Steve O'Neilldnq
1952Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS3276786-25Lou Boudreaudnq
1952Detroit TigersALMLBDET32501048-69Fred Hutchinson, Red Rolfednq
1953Detroit TigersALMLBDET3360946-103Fred Hutchinsondnq
1954Detroit TigersALMLBDET3468865-20Fred Hutchinsondnq
1954Washington Senators IALMLBWS13466886-49Bucky Harrisdnq
12 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1956CarolinaCaroProMinorManager
1957BirminghamSouProMinorManager
1958LancasterEastProMinorManager
1959KnoxvilleSALProMinorManager
1960VictoriaTexProMinorManager
1961SeattlePCLProMinorManager
1962SeattlePCLProMinorManager
1963Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSManager7685.472728.0dnq
1964Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSManager7290.444827.0dnq
1965Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBMLBPITFirst Base Coach9072.55637.0dnq
1966Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBMLBPITFirst Base Coach9270.56833.0dnq
1967Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBMLBPITFirst Base Coach8181.500620.5dnq
1968ColumbusILProMinorManager
1969Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster8775.537322.0dnq
1970Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster8775.537321.0dnq
1971Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster8577.525318.0dnq
1972Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster8570.54820.5dnq
1973Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster8973.54928.0dnq
1974Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBroadcaster8478.51937.0dnq
1975Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSFirst Base Coach9565.59410.0Lost World Series (Reds)
1976Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSFirst Base Coach8379.512315.5dnq
1977Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSFirst Base Coach9764.60232.5dnq
1978Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSFirst Base Coach9964.60721.0dnq
1979Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSFirst Base Coach9169.569311.5dnq
1980Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSManager8377.519419.0dnq
1980Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSFirst Base Coach8377.519419.0dnq
1981Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBench Coach5949.54600.0dnq
1982Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBench Coach8973.54936.0dnq
1983Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBench Coach7884.481620.0dnq
1984Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSBench Coach8676.531418.0dnq
1985Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial assistant to GM8181.500518.5dnq
1986Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial assistant to GM9566.59010.0Lost World Series (Mets)
1987Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial assistant to GM7884.481520.0dnq
1988Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial assistant to GM8973.54910.0Lost ALCS (Athletics)
1989Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial assistant to GM8379.51236.0dnq
1990PawtucketILAAAMinorBOSManager6284.425327.5dnq
1990Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial assistant to GM8874.54310.0Lost ALCS (Athletics)
1991Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial assistant to GM8478.51937.0dnq
1992Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial assistant to GM7389.451723.0dnq
1993Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assistant, Player Development8082.494515.0dnq
1994Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assistant, Player Development5461.470417.0dnq
1995Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assistant, Player Development8658.59710.0Lost in 1st Round (Indians)
1996Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assistant, Player Development8577.52537.0dnq
1997Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assistant, Player Development7884.481420.0dnq
1998Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assistant, Player Development9270.568222.0Lost in 1st Round (Indians)
1999Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assistant, Player Development9468.58024.0Lost ALCS (Yankees)
2000Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor8577.52522.5dnq
2001Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor8279.509213.5dnq
2002Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor9369.574210.5dnq
2003Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor9567.58626.0Lost ALCS (Yankees)
2004Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor9864.60523.0Won World Series (Cardinals)
2005Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor9567.58620.0Lost ALDS (White Sox)
2006Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor8676.531311.0dnq
2007Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor9666.59310.0Won World Series (Colorado)
2008Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor9567.58622.0Lost in ALCS (Tampa Bay)
2009Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor9567.58628.0Lost in ALDS (LA Angels)
2010Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor8973.54937.0dnq
2011Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSSpecial Assignment Instructor9072.55637.0dnq
58 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1955-04-14Released by OriolesNoHist
1954-12-21Signed to #-year contract for 1954-1954 ($0m) [Free Agent]Baltimore OriolesNoHist
1954-11-10Released by SenatorsNoHist
1954-06-14Traded from Detroit Tigers to Washington Senators I for Mel HoderleinWashington Senators INoHist
1952-06-03Traded from Boston Red Sox with Bill Wight, Walt Dropo, Fred Hatfield and Don Lenhardt to Detroit Tigers for Dizzy Trout, George Kell, Johnny Lipon and Hoot EversDetroit TigersNoHist
1940-01-01Signed as amateur free agentBoston Red SoxNoHist
6 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
71
Power
43
Contact
93
XBH
37
RBIs
35
Runs
72
Hitting
83
Durability
83
Team
.527

[Career Highlights]

[1942]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB) ... Finished 3rd in AL-MVP voting with 143 points ... Led AL in Hits, Sacrifice Hits ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, Plate Appearances, At Bats, Runs, Total Bases, Triples
[1946]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Played in World Series for Boston Red Sox ... Finished 4th in AL-MVP voting with 141 points ... Led AL in Plate Appearances, At Bats, Hits ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Games Played, Runs, Total Bases, Doubles, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, Sacrifice Hits, Strikeouts Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[1947]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB) ... Finished 18th in AL-MVP voting with 11 points ... Led AL in At Bats, Hits ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Games Played, Plate Appearances, Runs, Total Bases, Stolen Bases, Caught Stealings, Strikeouts Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[1948]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in On Base Percentage, Plate Appearances, At Bats, Runs, Walks, Hit By Pitch, Walks Percentage, Strikeouts Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[1949]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Plate Appearances, At Bats, Runs, Hits, Triples, Walks, Strikeouts Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[1950]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Runs, Walks, Hit By Pitch, Walks Percentage, Strikeout-Walk Ratio
[1951]  Played for Boston Red Sox (MLB) ... Finished 26th in AL-MVP voting with 5 points ... Led AL in Strikeout-Walk Ratio ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Runs, Walks, Walks Percentage, Strikeouts Percentage
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