John Petrulis

John Bruno Petrulis

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
• School St. Procopius College
• High School St. Rita High School
• Born September 28, 1944 in Vilkaviškis, Lithuania
• Died September 18, 2015

BR Minors page

Biographical information

Lithuania-born John Petrulis (also spelled Pitrulis) was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 50th round (798th overall) in the 1966 amateur draft. He played for the GCL Braves that year, hitting .262 in 35 games. The following year, he played for the West Palm Beach Braves, hitting .217 in 41 games. Overall, he hit .237 in 76 minor league games.

His son Paul Petrulis played in the minor leagues from 1993 to 1997.