John Balaz Stats

John Balaz was born on Friday, November 24, 1950, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Balaz was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 10, 1974, with the California Angels. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive John Balaz baseball stats page.

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John Balaz

John Balaz Autograph on a 1976 Topps Baseball Card (#539 | <a href='../baseball_cards/baseball_cards_oneset.php?s=1976top01' title='1976 Topps Baseball Card Checklist'>Checklist</a>)

John Balaz Autograph on a 1976 Topps Baseball Card (#539 | Checklist)

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Birth Name:   John Lawrence Balaz
Nickname:   None
Born On:   11-24-1950  (Sagittarius)
Place of Birth Data Born In:   Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Year of Death Data Died On:   Still Living (1,000 Oldest Living)
Place of Death Data Died In:   Still Living
Cemetery:   n/a
High School:   Point Loma High School (San Diego, CA)
College:   San Diego Community College
Batting Stances Chart Bats:   Right   Throwing Arms Chart Throws:   Right
Player Height Chart Height:   6-03   Player Weight Chart Weight:   180
First Game:   09-10-1974 (Age 23)
Last Game:   09-28-1975
Draft:   1970 : 5th Round (106th)

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John Balaz Pitching Stats

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John Balaz Hitting Stats

1974 24 Angels 14 42 4 10 0 0 1 0 5 2 0 10 1 0 1 0 .238 .289 .310
1975 25 Angels 45 120 10 29 8 1 1 0 10 5 0 25 1 1 0 1 .242 .270 .350
2 Years 59 162 14 39 8 1 2 0 15 7 0 35 2 1 1 1 .241 .275 .340

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John Balaz Fielding Stats

1974 Angels LF 12 12 306 16 1.3 16 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 1.41
1975 Angels LF 19 17 444 31 1.6 31 28 3 0 1 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 1.89
1975 Angels RF 8 5 132 11 1.4 11 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 2.25
LF Totals 31 29 750 47 1.5 47 44 3 0 1 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 1.69
RF Totals 8 5 132 11 1.4 11 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 2.25
2 Years 39 34 882 58 1.5 58 55 3 0 1 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 1.78

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John Balaz Miscellaneous Stats

1974 Angels 0 0 .000 2 0 0 42.0 4.2 8.4 - - -
1975 Angels 0 0 .000 10 0 11 120.0 4.8 12.0 - - -
2 Years 0 0 .000 12 0 11 81.0 4.6 10.8 - - -

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John Balaz Miscellaneous Items of Interest

1974 California Angels 8 $15,000.00 - -
1975 California Angels 9 $16,000.00 - -

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