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Athletics Franchise · 1942

George Yankowski

Catcher1 season1942

Biography

George Yankowski was a Major League Baseball catcher, born November 19, 1922 in Cambridge, MA. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 180 pounds, George Yankowski debuted on August 17, 1942 and last played on June 28, 1949.

Over 18 major-league games, George Yankowski batted .161 with 5 hits, 0 home runs, and 4 RBI in 31 at-bats.

Every one of George's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
November 19, 1922
Birthplace
Cambridge, MA
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 0", 180 lb
MLB Debut
August 17, 1942
Final Game
June 28, 1949
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 18 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
183105200404.161.161.226.387
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1942Philadelphia Athletics613202.154
1949Chicago White Sox1218302.167

Season-by-Season

1942Philadelphia AthleticsCatcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, George Yankowski appears across the 1942 season (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, George Yankowski played 6 games with 2 hits and 2 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with George Yankowski.

Elmer ValoBob JohnsonPete SuderFrankie HayesDick FowlerJoe ColemanDick SiebertEric McNair

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did George Yankowski play?
George Yankowski was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did George Yankowski play for the Athletics?
George Yankowski appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1942.
Where was George Yankowski born?
George Yankowski was born on November 19, 1922 in Cambridge, MA.
What were George Yankowski's MLB career stats?
Over 18 MLB games, George Yankowski hit .161 with 5 hits, 0 home runs, and 4 RBI.

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