John Smirnoff
John Smirnoff Jr.
Born: 1932
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B
Bats: Right
Throws:
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 165
Career: 1952-1958
John Smirnoff compiled a career batting average of .253 with 13 home runs and 17 RBI in his 157-game career with the Houma Indians, Alexandria Aces, Lake Charles Lakers, Lafayette Bulls, Hot Springs Bathers, Greenville Bucks, Tampa Smokers, Texarkana Bears, Tallahassee Rebels and Topeka Hawks. He began playing during the 1952 season and last took the field during the 1958 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | B | GULF3 | Lake Charles Lakers | 31 | 139 | 124 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 25 | .194 | .275 | .242 | .517 | 30 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| 1952 | C | EVAN | (+) Alexandria Aces | 108 | 416 | 416 | 114 | 22 | 3 | 3 | .274 | .274 | .363 | .637 | 151 | |||||||||||
| 1952 | C | EVAN | (+) Houma Indians | 108 | 416 | 416 | 114 | 22 | 3 | 3 | .274 | .274 | .363 | .637 | 151 | |||||||||||
| 1953 | C | CSTL | (+) Hot Springs Bathers | 51 | 199 | 199 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .171 | .171 | .226 | .397 | 45 | |||||||||||
| 1953 | C | CSTL | (+) Greenville Bucks | 51 | 199 | 199 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .171 | .171 | .226 | .397 | 45 | |||||||||||
| 1954 | B | FLIN | Tallahassee Rebels | 12 | 57 | 50 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 8 | .240 | .321 | .280 | .601 | 14 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| 1954 | C | EVAN | Lake Charles Lakers | 111 | 429 | 429 | 117 | 17 | 1 | 12 | .273 | .273 | .401 | .674 | 172 | |||||||||||
| 1958 | A | WL3 | Topeka Hawks | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | .200 | .200 | .200 | .400 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| Totals | 157 | 630 | 608 | 17 | 154 | 20 | 2 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 33 | .253 | .277 | .357 | .634 | 217 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | B | GULF3 | Lake Charles Lakers | SS | 31 | 42 | 84 | 23 | 16 | .846 | 4.065 |
| 1954 | B | FLIN | Tallahassee Rebels | 2B | 12 | 30 | 37 | 5 | 9 | .931 | 5.583 |
| Totals | 43 | 72 | 121 | 28 | 25 | .873 | 4.488 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | C | Evangeline League | Houma Indians | |||
| 1952 | C | Evangeline League | Alexandria Aces | |||
| 1952 | B | Gulf Coast League | Lake Charles Lakers | |||
| 1953 | C | Evangeline League | Lafayette Bulls | |||
| 1953 | C | Cotton States League | Hot Springs Bathers | |||
| 1953 | C | Cotton States League | Greenville Bucks | |||
| 1953 | B | Florida International League | Tampa Smokers | |||
| 1953 | B | Big State League | Texarkana Bears | |||
| 1954 | B | Florida International League | Tallahassee Rebels | |||
| 1954 | C | Evangeline League | Lake Charles Lakers | |||
| 1958 | A | Western League | Topeka Hawks | ML1 |
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