Johnny Wyrostek
Position:
Outfielder
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
6-2, 180lb (188cm, 81kg)
Born:
July 12, 1919
in Fairmont City, IL
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Died:
December 12, 1986
in St. Louis, MO
Buried:
Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL
High School: Central HS (East St. Louis, IL)
Debut:
September 10, 1942
(Age 23-060d,
9,284th in major league history)
vs. PHI 5 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 26, 1954
(Age 35-076d)
vs. NYG 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1943 season
Full Name: John Barney Wyrostek
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1942 Fielding Game Log (as LF)