John Balla
John Anthony Balla
Born: October 27, 1931
Nanticoke, PA US
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 175
Career: 1951-1952
John Balla compiled a career batting average of .230 with 6 home runs and 36 RBI in his 215-game career with the Springfield Giants, Moultrie Giants and Kingsport Cherokees. He began playing during the 1951 season and last took the field during the 1952 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 |
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1951 | D | OHSL4 | Springfield Giants | 89 | 323 | 323 | 75 | 12 | 4 | 3 | .232 | .232 | .322 | .554 | 104 | |||||||||||
1952 | D | GAFL | Moultrie Giants | 66 | 250 | 250 | 50 | 9 | 3 | 1 | .200 | .200 | .272 | .472 | 68 | |||||||||||
1952 | D | APPY1 | Kingsport Cherokees | 60 | 268 | 227 | 35 | 59 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 10 | 36 | 46 | .260 | .364 | .313 | .676 | 71 | 1 | 4 | ||||
Totals | 215 | 841 | 800 | 35 | 184 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 10 | 0 | 36 | 46 | .230 | .264 | .304 | .568 | 243 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1952 | D | APPY1 | Kingsport Cherokees | OF | 60 | 114 | 5 | 12 | 1 | .908 | 1.983 |
Totals | 60 | 114 | 5 | 12 | 1 | .908 | 1.983 |
Minor League Service:
Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
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1951 | D | Ohio-Indiana League | Springfield Giants | NY1 | ||
1952 | D | Georgia-Florida League | Moultrie Giants | NY1 | ||
1952 | D | Appalachian League | Kingsport Cherokees | NY1 |
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