Johnny Romano

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Johnny Romano
Catcher
Born: August 23, 1934 (1934-08-23) (age 73)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 12, 1958
for the Chicago White Sox
Final game
August 21, 1967
for the St. Louis Cardinals
Career statistics
Batting average     .255
Home Runs     129
RBI     417
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • All star in 1961 and 1962

John Anthony Romano Jr. (born August 23, 1934 in Hoboken, New Jersey) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox (1958-59, 1965-66), Cleveland Indians (1960-64) and St. Louis Cardinals (1967). He threw and batted right-handed.

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[edit] Career

In a ten-season career, Romano posted a .255 batting average with 129 home runs and 417 RBI in 905 games played.

[edit] Best seasons

  • 1961: .299 BA, 21 HR, 80 RBI
  • 1962: .261 BA, 25 HR, 81 RBI

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