LF Johnny Groth #3
Pittsburgh Pirates FORT
Age: 28 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Very Good
11/06/1969
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LF JOHNNY GROTH #3 - AGE: 28 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: VERY GOOD
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB WAR
147 574 154 29 2 14 76 84 60 .268 .365 .399 14 6.0
BATTING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.  
Contact 8 8 8 8
Gap 7 7 7 7
Power 6 6 6 6
Eye 7 7 7 7
Avoid K's 8 8 8 8
FIELDING RATINGS
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 1 8
Errors: - 1 7
Arm: - 1 6
Turn DP: - 1 -
Ability: 1 - -
POSITION RATINGS
Pitcher: - Shortstop: -
Catcher: - Left Field: 9
1st Base: - Center Field: 6
2nd Base: - Right Field: 8
3rd Base: -
       
RUN/BUNT
Running Speed: 5
Stealing Ability: 9
Baserunning Inst.: 4
Sacrifice Bunt: 3
Bunt for Hit: 1
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB
10/15/1969 @ CHC Loss, 6-7 5 2 3 0 0 0 0 0
10/14/1969 @ CHC Loss, 0-3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
10/12/1969 CHC Win, 6-2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/11/1969 CHC Win, 6-5 5 0 1 0 0 1 1 0
10/10/1969 CHC Loss, 5-9 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
10/08/1969 @ CHC Loss, 2-3 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
10/07/1969 @ CHC Win, 4-1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
10/05/1969 @ CHW Loss, 1-10 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
10/04/1969 @ CHW Loss, 2-4 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
10/03/1969 @ CHW Win, 5-0 4 1 2 1 0 1 0 0
PERSONALITY
A fan favorite who always has his own cheering section in the stands.
Personality Class: Fan Fav
High: Loyalty, Adaptability, Work Ethic
Birthday:07/23/1941
Born in:Chicago, IL
Nationality:American
Height:6' 0"
Weight:190 lbs
Local Popularity:Extremely Popular
National Pop.:Extremely Popular
STATUS
Contract:Major League Contract
Salary:$12,000,000
Signed Through:1969 Season
Major Service:9 Years, 76 Days
Service This Yr:182 Days
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:9 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not eligible, free agent after contract expires!
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:1959, 5th Pick in Round 1
FELLOWSHIP OF RESPECT AND TRUST 1969 BATTING STATS
Batting G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K AVG OBP SLG OPS WOBA ISO wRC+
Overall 147 574 154 29 2 14 76 93 84 60 .268 .365 .399 .764 .353 .131 123
Batting GS PA HP IW CI GDP SH SF TB EBH SB CS SB% RC RC/27 WAR  
Overall 145 670 6 0 0 15 1 5 229 45 14 1 93.3 89.4 5.46 6.0  
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Versus Left   154 46 9 1 6 25 27 18 17 3 0 1 .299 .369 .487 .856
Versus Right   420 108 20 1 8 51 66 66 43 2 1 5 .257 .363 .367 .730
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
April   78 19 2 1 2 11 15 17 9 1 0 0 .244 .375 .372 .747
May   103 25 4 1 1 11 18 16 7 0 0 2 .243 .355 .330 .685
June   104 30 7 0 4 16 15 11 16 0 0 1 .288 .362 .471 .833
July   73 19 6 0 1 6 10 12 8 1 0 3 .260 .382 .384 .766
August   105 32 4 0 3 14 19 13 12 1 1 0 .305 .378 .429 .807
September   97 25 6 0 3 16 14 13 8 1 0 0 .258 .342 .412 .755
October   14 4 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 .286 .353 .286 .639
Spring Training   115 33 8 0 1 19 16 14 16 0 0 0 .287 .364 .383 .747
Postseason   31 7 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 .226 .250 .258 .508
Last Year   550 152 24 6 12 60 96 69 58 5 1 5 .276 .359 .407 .767
2 Years Ago   484 147 20 3 8 44 86 48 46 3 1 3 .304 .368 .407 .775
Career   4742 1334 200 34 106 534 742 569 458 37 23 31 .281 .360 .405 .764
Home   286 70 10 1 4 33 47 48 26 3 1 1 .245 .352 .329 .681
Road   288 84 19 1 10 43 46 36 34 2 0 5 .292 .378 .469 .846
Grass   515 135 25 2 14 71 85 79 53 5 1 6 .262 .364 .400 .764
Turf   59 19 4 0 0 5 8 5 7 0 0 0 .322 .375 .390 .765
Night   574 154 29 2 14 76 93 84 60 5 1 6 .268 .365 .399 .764
As Starter   573 154 29 2 14 76 93 84 60 5 1 6 .269 .365 .400 .765
As Reliever / Substitution   1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Close/Late   108 28 5 1 3 15 20 15 17 2 0 3 .259 .359 .407 .767
Inning 1-3   232 61 11 0 1 17 35 35 27 1 1 1 .263 .361 .323 .684
Inning 4-6   174 50 11 1 8 34 32 22 10 2 0 1 .287 .367 .500 .867
Inning 7-9   155 41 7 1 5 24 24 26 21 2 0 3 .265 .376 .419 .796
Extra Innings   13 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 0 1 .154 .267 .154 .421
0 Outs   193 47 8 1 5 15 47 33 15 4 1 2 .244 .353 .373 .727
1 Outs   231 63 14 1 6 38 29 29 28 1 0 2 .273 .357 .420 .777
2 Outs   150 44 7 0 3 23 17 22 17 0 0 2 .293 .391 .400 .791
Scoring Position   121 37 7 1 5 58 27 25 12 5 1 1 .306 .414 .504 .919
Bases Empty   337 88 14 1 6 6 46 43 37 0 0 3 .261 .350 .362 .712
Runner on 1st   116 29 8 0 3 12 20 16 11 0 0 2 .250 .351 .397 .747
Runner on 2nd   33 8 1 0 2 6 10 11 4 0 1 0 .242 .432 .455 .886
Runner on 3rd   14 3 0 0 0 7 1 1 3 3 0 0 .214 .222 .214 .437
Runner on 1st & 2nd   38 9 4 1 0 11 8 6 2 0 0 0 .237 .341 .395 .736
Runner on 1st & 3rd   18 8 1 0 2 15 5 2 1 1 0 0 .444 .476 .833 1.310
Runner on 2nd & 3rd   6 4 0 0 0 7 1 4 0 0 0 1 .667 .818 .667 1.485
Bases Loaded   12 5 1 0 1 12 2 1 2 1 0 0 .417 .429 .750 1.179
Two Strikes   267 64 10 0 7 34 45 37 60 2 0 4 .240 .339 .356 .695
First Pitch   68 22 5 0 2 13 8 0 0 2 0 1 .324 .324 .485 .809
Count 0-1   40 8 1 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 .200 .220 .225 .445
Count 0-2   22 5 2 0 1 2 3 0 9 0 0 1 .227 .261 .455 .715
Count 1-0   56 17 4 0 1 8 8 0 0 1 0 0 .304 .298 .429 .727
Count 1-1   72 21 2 1 2 10 8 0 0 0 0 0 .292 .292 .431 .722
Count 1-2   78 19 2 0 3 11 6 0 27 0 0 1 .244 .253 .385 .638
Count 2-0   15 4 1 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 .267 .267 .667 .933
Count 2-1   40 15 5 0 0 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 .375 .375 .500 .875
Count 2-2   88 15 2 0 2 7 8 0 12 0 0 2 .170 .189 .261 .450
Count 3-0   1 0 0 0 0 0 3 18 0 0 0 0 .000 .947 .000 .947
Count 3-1   15 3 1 0 1 3 11 29 0 0 0 0 .200 .727 .467 1.194
Full Count   79 25 4 0 1 14 28 37 12 2 0 0 .316 .525 .405 .930
Behind in Count   140 32 5 0 4 16 11 0 36 0 1 3 .229 .245 .350 .595
Ahead in Count   127 39 11 1 3 16 30 47 0 1 0 0 .307 .491 .480 .972
Batting Leadoff   102 21 1 0 2 11 8 8 9 0 0 2 .206 .277 .275 .551
Batting 2nd   443 127 28 1 11 62 78 66 49 5 1 4 .287 .380 .429 .809
Batting 5th   29 6 0 1 1 3 7 10 2 0 0 0 .207 .410 .379 .790
Low Leverage   277 76 16 0 5 20 32 39 33 2 0 2 .274 .366 .386 .752
Medium Leverage   208 51 9 0 6 26 42 30 16 2 1 1 .245 .340 .375 .715
High Leverage   86 26 4 2 3 30 19 15 11 1 0 3 .302 .419 .500 .919
CAREER BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
1960 Montreal - FORT 18 115 416 97 11 2 5 33 51 46 4 2 39 3 3 .233 .314 .305 .619 73 74 -0.8
1961 Montreal - FORT 19 114 405 78 17 3 8 32 47 53 2 7 31 0 1 .193 .285 .309 .593 73 72 -0.6
1962 Montreal - FORT 20 83 327 87 13 2 11 39 41 24 1 1 28 0 0 .266 .317 .419 .736 101 97 0.7
1963 Brooklyn - FORT 21 142 590 182 24 7 11 67 82 50 2 4 70 1 0 .308 .362 .429 .791 125 129 6.0
1964 Brooklyn - FORT 22 90 279 97 13 3 8 42 65 48 2 3 25 1 0 .348 .443 .502 .945 166 172 5.1
1965 Brooklyn - FORT 23 145 571 184 24 2 15 67 95 82 3 4 50 0 3 .322 .408 .450 .858 142 148 7.5
1966 Brooklyn - FORT 24 136 546 156 25 4 14 74 86 65 3 3 51 1 1 .286 .363 .423 .786 129 137 6.5
1967 Brooklyn - FORT 25 121 484 147 20 3 8 44 86 48 3 3 46 3 0 .304 .368 .407 .775 124 128 4.3
1968 Brooklyn - FORT 26 135 550 152 24 6 12 60 96 69 5 5 58 3 0 .276 .359 .407 .767 139 147 8.0
1969 Pittsburgh - FORT 27 147 574 154 29 2 14 76 93 84 6 5 60 14 1 .268 .365 .399 .764 115 123 6.0
Total FORT 1228 4742 1334 200 34 106 534 742 569 31 37 458 26 9 .281 .360 .405 .764 120 124 42.7
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
1960 Hudson Valley - AAA 18 37 140 44 14 0 4 19 26 16 4 0 22 3 0 .314 .400 .500 .900 138 142 0.0
1962 Hudson Valley - AAA 20 57 190 62 8 0 10 40 37 33 3 1 25 6 1 .326 .432 .526 .958 153 158 0.0
Total MAAA 94 330 106 22 0 14 59 63 49 7 1 47 9 1 .321 .419 .515 .934 147 152
CAREER POSTSEASON BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
1963 Brooklyn - FORT 21 7 29 5 0 0 0 2 3 2 1 0 2 0 0 .172 .250 .172 .422 0 0 0.0
1964 Brooklyn - FORT 22 18 75 20 3 0 0 6 9 6 0 0 10 0 0 .267 .321 .307 .628 0 0 0.0
1965 Brooklyn - FORT 23 18 73 26 6 0 1 15 11 9 1 1 6 0 0 .356 .429 .479 .908 0 0 0.0
1966 Brooklyn - FORT 24 13 54 19 4 0 0 6 7 4 0 1 2 0 0 .352 .390 .426 .816 0 0 0.0
1967 Brooklyn - FORT 25 16 65 24 1 1 6 13 18 7 0 1 8 0 0 .369 .425 .692 1.117 0 0 0.0
1968 Brooklyn - FORT 26 17 76 17 4 0 2 4 8 3 0 0 10 0 0 .224 .253 .355 .608 0 0 0.0
1969 Pittsburgh - FORT 27 7 31 7 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 .226 .250 .258 .508 0 0 0.0
Total FORT 96 403 118 19 1 9 46 58 32 2 3 40 0 0 .293 .345 .412 .757 119 123
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1960 Montreal - MLB LF 80 79 167 4 0 171 0 1.000 662.1 2.32 +2.1 1.009
1960 Montreal - MLB CF 26 24 70 3 1 73 0 1.000 226.1 2.90 -3.4 1.006
1961 Montreal - MLB LF 44 43 110 1 0 112 1 .991 392.1 2.55 +0.6 .981
1961 Montreal - MLB CF 15 14 44 1 1 46 1 .978 132.0 3.07 -0.9 .961
1961 Montreal - MLB RF 5 5 14 0 0 14 0 1.000 42.0 3.00 -0.8 .804
1962 Montreal - MLB LF 15 15 30 0 0 30 0 1.000 138.1 1.95 +0.8 1.031
1962 Montreal - MLB CF 6 6 21 0 0 21 0 1.000 50.0 3.78 +1.0 1.086
1963 Brooklyn - MLB LF 134 134 302 7 0 317 8 .975 1218.0 2.28 +17.3 1.113
1963 Brooklyn - MLB CF 4 2 10 0 0 10 0 1.000 24.0 3.75 -0.4 .980
1964 Brooklyn - MLB SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.1 0.00 -0.5 .000
1964 Brooklyn - MLB LF 68 63 150 1 1 152 1 .993 591.0 2.30 +8.8 1.105
1964 Brooklyn - MLB RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0 0.00 0.0 .000
1965 Brooklyn - MLB LF 128 128 283 4 1 294 7 .976 1163.0 2.22 +14.8 1.089
1965 Brooklyn - MLB CF 9 8 23 1 0 24 0 1.000 76.0 2.84 +0.1 .984
1966 Brooklyn - MLB LF 131 130 291 5 0 302 6 .980 1184.0 2.25 +17.6 1.101
1967 Brooklyn - MLB LF 88 86 200 3 0 203 0 1.000 779.2 2.34 +7.9 1.073
1967 Brooklyn - MLB CF 7 7 20 0 0 20 0 1.000 60.0 3.00 +0.3 .973
1967 Brooklyn - MLB RF 18 18 36 0 0 38 2 .947 165.1 1.96 -3.2 .874
1968 Brooklyn - MLB LF 99 98 210 1 0 215 4 .981 911.2 2.08 +17.7 1.097
1968 Brooklyn - MLB CF 10 10 32 0 0 33 1 .970 92.2 3.11 -0.5 .982
1968 Brooklyn - MLB RF 23 23 48 2 0 51 1 .980 209.2 2.15 +2.1 1.022
1969 Pittsburgh - MLB LF 120 120 256 3 1 263 4 .985 1073.1 2.17 +17.0 1.106
1969 Pittsburgh - MLB CF 30 25 66 1 0 69 2 .971 227.1 2.65 -1.8 1.019
1969 Pittsburgh - MLB RF 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 1.000 7.0 2.57 +0.1 .968
TOTAL SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.1 0.00 -0.5 .000
TOTAL LF 907 896 1999 29 3 2059 31 .985 8113.2 2.25 +104.6 1.082
TOTAL CF 107 96 286 6 2 296 4 .986 888.1 2.96 -5.6 .999
TOTAL RF 49 46 100 2 0 105 3 .971 424.0 2.17 -1.8 .927
PLAYER HISTORY
11/04/1959 Drafted in the 1959 first-year player draft by the Montreal Expos (Round 1, Pick 5, 5th overall pick).
01/01/1960 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (7); Power: 4 (5); Eye: 6 (6).
04/04/1960 Named the #17 prospect in the FORT
04/18/1960 Injured (Bruised ankle), day-to-day for 2 days.
07/04/1960 Injured (Hamstring soreness), day-to-day for 5 days.
11/18/1960 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $555,000 through automatic renewal.
01/01/1961 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 7 (7); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 7 (6).
06/22/1961 Injured (Quadriceps strain), day-to-day for 5 days.
01/01/1962 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (8); Power: 5 (6); Eye: 7 (7).
04/27/1962 Goes 5-5 against the Madison Velocity, with 1 2B, 2 RBI and 4 R.
06/14/1962 Was selected to the 1962 MLB Triple A All-Star Game.
08/03/1962 Injured (Jammed finger), day-to-day for 2 days.
09/27/1962 Injured (Posterior cruciate ligament strain (knee)), out for 4 weeks.
11/21/1962 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $555,000 through automatic renewal.
11/21/1962 Was traded by the Montreal Expos to the Brooklyn Dodgers in exchange for $1.
01/01/1963 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (8); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 7 (7).
06/03/1963 Wins the FORT NL Player of the Week Award.
07/07/1963 Was selected to the 1963 Fellowship of Respect and Trust All-Star Game.
08/11/1963 Signed a 6-year contract extension worth a total of $72,000,000 with the Brooklyn Dodgers organization.
11/08/1963 Wins the 1963 FORT NL Golden Glove Award at LF.
01/01/1964 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (8); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 7 (7).
01/19/1964 Injured (Herniated disc (back)), out for 6 days.
04/01/1964 Injured (Strained rib cage muscle), day-to-day for 4 weeks.
08/03/1964 Wins the FORT NL Player of the Week Award.
11/13/1964 Wins the 1964 FORT NL Golden Glove Award at LF.
01/01/1965 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (8); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 7 (7).
06/23/1965 Goes 5-5 against the South Side White Sox, with 1 3B, 1 HR, 1 RBI and 4 R.
07/11/1965 Was selected to the 1965 Fellowship of Respect and Trust All-Star Game.
10/11/1965 Wins the 1965 FORT AL Divisional Series MVP Award.
11/01/1965 Wins the 1965 World Series with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
11/10/1965 Wins the 1965 FORT AL Golden Glove Award at LF.
11/12/1965 Wins the 1965 FORT AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
11/15/1965 Wins the 1965 FORT AL Most Valuable Player Award.
01/01/1966 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (8); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 7 (7).
05/30/1966 Injured (Strained rib cage muscle), day-to-day for one week.
08/11/1966 Goes 5-5 against the Detroit Tigers, with 1 HR, 3 RBI and 3 R.
08/15/1966 Wins the FORT NL Player of the Week Award.
09/26/1966 Wins the FORT NL Player of the Week Award.
10/14/1966 Wins the 1966 FORT NL Divisional Series MVP Award.
11/12/1966 Wins the 1966 FORT NL Golden Glove Award at LF.
01/01/1967 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (8); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 7 (7).
03/03/1967 Injured (Strained rib cage muscle), day-to-day for 2 weeks.
05/02/1967 Injured (Strained rib cage muscle), day-to-day for 2 weeks.
06/11/1967 Goes 5-6 against the Milwaukee Brewers, with 1 HR, 1 RBI and 2 R.
06/23/1967 Injured (Bruised ankle), day-to-day for 3 days.
09/01/1967 Wins the FORT NL Batter of the Month Award.
09/10/1967 Injured (Concussion), day-to-day for 3 days.
10/08/1967 Wins the 1967 FORT NL Divisional Series MVP Award.
10/18/1967 Wins the 1967 FORT NL League Championship Series MVP Award.
01/01/1968 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (8); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 7 (7).
10/09/1968 Wins the 1968 FORT NL Divisional Series MVP Award.
10/26/1968 Wins the 1968 World Series with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
10/27/1968 Was traded by the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Pittsburgh Pirates, along with CL Darren Holmes, RP Jason Hursh, in exchange for LF Roberto Kelly, C Dan Wilson.
11/04/1968 Wins the 1968 FORT NL Golden Glove Award at LF.
11/09/1968 Wins the 1968 FORT NL Most Valuable Player Award.
01/01/1969 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (8); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 7 (7).
07/08/1969 Suspended 4 games after ejection following a brawl.
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year PA Rank
1963 647 5
1965 663 7
Year AB Rank
1963 590 5
Year H Rank
1963 182 3
1965 184 2
1968 152 9
Year TB Rank
1963 253 6
1965 257 4
Year 2B Rank
1966 25 10
1968 24 10
1969 29 9
Year 3B Rank
1963 7 9
1968 6 10
Year R Rank
1963 82 6
1965 95 2
1966 86 5
1967 86 6
1968 96 1
1969 93 6
Year BB Rank
1965 82 5
1968 69 5
1969 84 7
Year IBB Rank
1963 2 6
Year SH Rank
1962 8 10
Year SF Rank
1961 7 4
1968 5 6
Year AVG Rank
1963 .308 3
1965 .322 3
1966 .286 9
1967 .304 2
1968 .276 3
Year OBP Rank
1963 .362 8
1965 .408 2
1966 .363 9
1967 .368 6
1968 .359 4
1969 .365 10
Year SLG Rank
1965 .450 7
1968 .407 9
Year RC Rank
1963 89.85 6
1965 104.68 5
1966 85.75 9
1968 85.22 5
Year RC/27 Rank
1963 5.63 9
1965 6.79 5
1966 5.70 9
1968 5.57 4
Year WOBA Rank
1963 .352 10
1965 .385 5
1966 .356 9
1968 .348 6
Year OPS Rank
1963 .791 10
1965 .858 5
1966 .786 9
1968 .767 6
Year WAR Rank
1963 6.0 6
1964 5.1 7
1965 7.5 1
1966 6.5 7
1968 7.8 1
1969 6.0 5
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