John Elder
John Frederick Elder
Born: 1957
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 3B
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180
Career: 1978-1979
John Elder compiled a career batting average of .277 with 7 home runs and 54 RBI in his 134-game career with the Little Falls Mets and Lynchburg Mets. He began playing during the 1978 season and last took the field during the 1979 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Short Season A | NYPL | Little Falls Mets | 46 | 167 | 136 | 32 | 50 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 26 | .368 | .467 | .603 | 1.070 | 82 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1979 | A | CARL | Lynchburg Mets | 88 | 293 | 258 | 28 | 59 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 66 | .229 | .304 | .302 | .607 | 78 | 0 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 134 | 460 | 394 | 60 | 109 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 54 | 6 | 7 | 56 | 92 | .277 | .363 | .406 | .770 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Short Season A | NYPL | Little Falls Mets | OF | 24 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | .935 | 1.208 |
| 1978 | Short Season A | NYPL | Little Falls Mets | 3B | 10 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 2 | .704 | 1.900 |
| 1979 | A | CARL | Lynchburg Mets | OF | 61 | 90 | 5 | 3 | 1 | .969 | 1.557 |
| Totals | 95 | 119 | 24 | 13 | 4 | .917 | 1.505 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Short Season A | New York-Pennsylvania League | Little Falls Mets | NYN | ||
| 1979 | A | Carolina League | Lynchburg Mets | NYN |
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