John Wojcik Explained

John Wojcik
Position:Leftfielder
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Birth Date:6 April 1942
Birth Place:Olean, New York
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 9
Debutyear:1962
Debutteam:Kansas City Athletics
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 13
Finalyear:1964
Finalteam:Kansas City Athletics
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.218
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:11
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John Joseph Wojcik (born April 6, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player. He played parts of three seasons for the Kansas City Athletics of Major League Baseball, primarily as an outfielder.

Wojcik graduated from McKinley Vocational High School and Erie County Technical Institute where he played college baseball and college basketball.[1] [2] [3]

Wojcik batted left-handed, threw right-handed, and was listed as tall and weighing . He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Athletics in 1961. He made his major league debut on September 9, 1962. In 148 career at bats, Wojcik collected 27 hits for a .218 batting average and had only four extra-base hits, all doubles.

Wojcik's professional baseball career ended in 1965 after five seasons.

Notes and References

  1. News: Rebounds Give Alfred Tech Rough Victory Over ECTI . 3 December 2022 . . 14 December 1960.
  2. News: ECTI Wins Second Game, Aided by Wojcik's Homer . 3 December 2022 . . 2 May 1960 .
  3. News: Cipriani Heads This Area's Contribution to Pro Baseball . 3 December 2022 . . 16 September 1961 .