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1942–1954 · SS
Johnny Pesky
5' 9", 168 lbs·Lived to 93·Bats L / Throws R
All-Star
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Career Highs
.616
Best OPS · 1954
3
Most HR · 1951
69
Most RBI · 1949
.335
Best AVG · 1946
Statistical Comps
Career · Batting
10 seasons| Year | Team | G | AB | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BOS | 147 | 620 | 2 | 51 | .331 | — | — |
| 1946 | BOS | 153 | 621 | 2 | 55 | .335 | — | — |
| 1947 | BOS | 155 | 638 | 0 | 39 | .324 | — | — |
| 1948 | BOS | 143 | 565 | 3 | 55 | .281 | — | — |
| 1949 | BOS | 148 | 604 | 2 | 69 | .306 | — | — |
| 1950 | BOS | 127 | 490 | 1 | 49 | .312 | — | — |
| 1951 | BOS | 131 | 480 | 3 | 41 | .313 | — | — |
| 1952 | DET | 94 | 244 | 1 | 11 | .225 | — | — |
| 1953 | DET | 103 | 308 | 2 | 24 | .292 | — | — |
| 1954 | WS1 | 69 | 175 | 1 | 10 | .246 | .616 | — |
| Career | 1270 | 4745 | 17 | 404 | .307 | — | — | |
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