Andy Pafko
#71
AT Center Field
1943—1959
Center Field
BORN
February 25, 1921, in Boyceville, WI
BATS / THROWS
Right / Right
HT / WT
6-0 / 190
MLB DEBUT
September 24, 1943
FINAL GAME
September 29, 1959
PRIMARY TEAM
Chicago Cubs
.285
BATTING AVERAGE
1796
HITS
36.6
WAR
.350
ON-BASE PCT
213
HOME RUNS
29.6
WAR7
.449
SLUGGING
.799
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
3.2
WAR PER SEASON
Nicknamed “Handy Andy,” was a popular center fielder in three NL cities. Played in the World Series for all of them: Cubs, Dodgers, and Braves.
Compared to Hall of Fame Center Fielders
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pafko |
36.6 |
29.6 |
22.3 |
16.9 |
33.1 |
3.2 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
74.6 |
45.7 |
33.5 |
22.8 |
60.2 |
5.4 |
Where Does Andy Pafko Rank
Among Center Fielders?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
71 |
65 |
64 |
66 |
65 |
63 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |