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Athletics Franchise · 1956–1957

Johnny Groth

Outfield2 seasons1956–1957

Biography

Johnny Groth was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born July 23, 1926 in Chicago, IL. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 182 pounds, Johnny Groth debuted on September 5, 1946 and last played on July 28, 1960.

Over 1248 major-league games, Johnny Groth batted .279 with 1064 hits, 60 home runs, and 486 RBI in 3808 at-bats.

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

Born
July 23, 1926
Birthplace
Chicago, IL
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 0", 182 lb
MLB Debut
September 5, 1946
Final Game
July 28, 1960
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1248 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
1248380848010641973160486419329.279.352.395.747
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1946Detroit Tigers49000.000
1947Detroit Tigers24100.250
1948Detroit Tigers617815.471
1949Detroit Tigers1033481021173.293
1950Detroit Tigers1575661731285.306
1951Detroit Tigers118428128349.299
1952Detroit Tigers141524149451.284
1953St. Louis Browns1415571411057.253
1954Chicago White Sox125422116760.275
1955Chicago White Sox327726211.338
1955Washington Senators6318340217.219
1955?9526066428.254
1956Kansas City Athletics9524463537.258
1957Kansas City Athletics55591502.254
1957Detroit Tigers3810330016.291
1957?9316245018.278
1958Detroit Tigers8814641211.281
1959Detroit Tigers5510224110.235
1960Detroit Tigers2519702.368

Season-by-Season

1957Kansas City AthleticsOutfield1956Kansas City AthleticsOutfield

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Johnny Groth appears across the 1956 and 1957 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Johnny Groth played 150 games with 78 hits and 39 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Johnny Groth.

Alex KellnerGus ZernialJoe DemaestriHarry SimpsonHector LopezTom GormanVic PowerArnie Portocarrero

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Johnny Groth play?
Johnny Groth was an outfielder who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Johnny Groth play for the Athletics?
Johnny Groth appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1956 and 1957.
Where was Johnny Groth born?
Johnny Groth was born on July 23, 1926 in Chicago, IL.
What were Johnny Groth's MLB career stats?
Over 1248 MLB games, Johnny Groth hit .279 with 1064 hits, 60 home runs, and 486 RBI.

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