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Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
194223BOSAL1476866201052052992511274236.331.375.416.79111925882221*6MVP-3
1943Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service)
1944Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service)
1945Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service)
194627BOSAL153703621115208434255986529.335.401.427.82712626583141*6AS,MVP-4
194728BOSAL1557196381062072780391297222.324.393.392.78511225010090*65MVP-18
194829BOSAL143677565124159266355359932.281.394.365.7599920610670*5/H
194930BOSAL1487136041111852772698410019.306.408.384.79210423212450*5
195031BOSAL1276054901121532261492110431.312.437.388.82510419013562*5/6H
195132BOSAL13157348093150206341228415.313.417.398.81511319110270*6H5/4MVP-26
195233TOTAL94307244365560111155616.225.372.262.63477643162645H
195233BOSAL2584671010200203155.149.313.179.492361211105/H6
195233DETAL6922317726454019124111.254.394.294.6889352205264H/5
195334DETAL1033423084390221224372710.292.353.390.74310212042504H
195435TOTAL6919117522434311011138.246.296.320.6167356402104H/6
195435DETAL2020175300110031.176.300.353.65380620000H
195435WSHAL491711581740430911107.253.296.316.6127250202104H/6
10 Yrs127055164745867145522650174045349662218.307.394.386.780107183282258316
162 Game Avg.162704605111186296252768428.307.394.386.780107234103111
BOS (8 yrs)102947604085776127719646133614839581189.313.401.393.79411016047223714
DET (3 yrs)19258550274138261434497122.275.367.355.72299178821002
WSH (1 yr)491711581740430911107.253.296.316.612725020210
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Johnny Pesky born?

Johnny Pesky was born on February 27, 1919.

Where was Johnny Pesky born?

Johnny Pesky was born in Portland, OR.

How tall was Johnny Pesky?

Johnny Pesky was 5-9 (175 cm) tall.

How much did Johnny Pesky weigh when playing?

Johnny Pesky weighed 168 lbs (76 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Johnny Pesky play?

Johnny Pesky played 10 seasons.

Is Johnny Pesky in the Hall of Fame?

Johnny Pesky has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Johnny Pesky play?

Johnny Pesky was a Shortstop, Third Baseman and Second Baseman.

How many hits did Johnny Pesky have?

Johnny Pesky had 1,455 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Johnny Pesky have?

Johnny Pesky had 17 home runs over his career.

What was Johnny Pesky's average?

Johnny Pesky had a .307 average over his career.

How many teams has Johnny Pesky played for?

Johnny Pesky played for 3 teams; the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals.

How many World Series has Johnny Pesky won?

Johnny Pesky never won a World Series.

When did Johnny Pesky retire?

Johnny Pesky last played in 1954.

What are Johnny Pesky's nicknames?

The Needle is a nickname for Johnny Pesky.

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