Johnny Pesky
Career Overview

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Johnny Pesky was a professional baseball player and coach who spent over 60 years in the sport. He began his career in the minor leagues in the 1930s before being signed by the Boston Red Sox in 1940. Pesky quickly became a fan favorite and was known for his ability to hit for average and his solid defensive skills at

Johnny Pesky was a professional baseball player and coach who spent over 60 years in the sport. He began his career in the minor leagues in the 1930s before being signed by the Boston Red Sox in 1940. Pesky quickly became a fan favorite and was known for his ability to hit for average and his solid defensive skills at

Career Batting Stats

AL 1942-1954

AVG

.307

Hits

1,455

OBP

.394

#78 All-Time

OPS

.780

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

A

Power

D+

Speed

B

Durability

B

Range

B+

Fielding

C+

Career Timeline

1942-1952

Boston Red Sox (AL)

Player

1952-1954

Detroit Tigers (AL)

Player

1954

Washington Senators (AL)

Player

1963-1980

Boston Red Sox (MLB)

Manager

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