 |  | 04-01-1940 |  | | | | | | | | | | |  | P Johnny 'The Dutch Master' Vander Meer #27 |  | |  | | Age: 25 | Bats: S | Throws: L | Morale: Normal |     |
|
|
| |
|
 |
| G | GS | Rec | SV | ERA | IP | HA | HR | BB | K | WHIP | | | | | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | | | | | | Overall | Potential | | Stuff |  |  | | Movement |  |  | | Control |  |  |
| | Pitching Ratings (OSA) | | | Overall | Vs Left | Vs Right | Potential | | Stuff | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | | Movement | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | | Control | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| | | Pitch Ratings | | Pitch | Current | Potential | | Fastball | 9 | 9 | | Curveball | 9 | 9 | | Changeup | 11 | 11 | | | | | | | | |
| | Other Pitching Ratings | | Velocity | 91-93 Mph | | Stamina | 7 | | Suggested Role | Starter | | Groundball Percentage | 59 % | | Hold Runners | 7 | | Defense | 9 |
| | Run/Bunt Ratings | | Running Speed: | 5 | | Stealing Ability: | 5 | | Baserunning Inst.: | 5 | | Sacrifice Bunt: | 9 | | Bunt for Hit: | 3 | | | |
| | | Game Log, Last 10 Games | | Date | Vs. | Result | Start | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | Dec | | | Personality Ratings | | Leader Ability: | 1 | | Loyalty: | 3 | | Desire for Winning: | 6 | | Greed: | 3 | | Intelligence: | 9 | | Work Ethic: | 9 | |
|
|
| | Johnny Vander Meer | | Birthday: | 11-02-1914 | | Born in: | Prospect Park (Pennsylvania) | | Nationality: | American | | Height: | 6' 0" | | Weight: | 180 lbs | | Local Popularity: | Unknown | | National Pop.: | Unknown |
| Status | | Contract: | Major League Contract | | Salary: | $450,000 | | Signed Through: | 1940 Season | | Major Service: | 3 Years, 1 Day | | Service This Yr: | 1 Day | | 40-Man Service: | 3 Years, 1 Day | | Pro Service: | 3 Years | | Arbitration Eligibility: | Arbitration eligible in offseason | | Option Years: | 3 option years left | | Contract Extension: | - | | Drafted: | 1936, 3rd Pick in Round 1 | |
|
|
| Career Pitching Stats | | Year/Team/League | Age | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | IP | HA | R | ER | HR | BB | K | CG | SHO | WHIP | BABIP | VORP | | 1937 Pittsburgh - BOY | 22 | 27 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 2.33 | 196.2 | 144 | 62 | 51 | 19 | 93 | 172 | 3 | 0 | 1.21 | .240 | 58.1 | | 1939 Pittsburgh - BOY | 24 | 42 | 32 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 6.16 | 185.2 | 179 | 134 | 127 | 19 | 185 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 1.96 | .322 | -30.1 | | Total BOY | | 69 | 59 | 28 | 17 | 5 | 4.19 | 382.1 | 323 | 196 | 178 | 38 | 278 | 358 | 3 | 0 | 1.57 | .280 | 28.0 |
| | Career Minor League Pitching Stats | | Year/Team/League | Age | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | IP | HA | R | ER | HR | BB | K | CG | SHO | WHIP | BABIP | VORP |
| | Career Postseason Pitching Stats | | Year/Team/League | Age | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | IP | HA | R | ER | HR | BB | K | CG | SHO | WHIP | BABIP | VORP | | 1939 Pittsburgh - BOY | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.82 | 11.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1.64 | .200 | 0.0 | | Total BOY | | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.82 | 11.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1.64 | .200 | 0.0 |
| | Player History | | 12-15-1936 | Drafted in the 1936 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 3, 3rd overall Pick) by the Pittsburgh Pirates. | | 01-01-1937 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (12); Movement: 8 (8); Control: 5 (5). | | 04-01-1937 | Named the #1 prospect in the BOY | | 07-02-1937 | Was selected to the 1937 Boys of Yesteryear All-Star Game. | | 07-26-1937 | Injured (torn UCL (Tommy John surgery)), out for 14 months. | | 08-01-1937 | Wins the BOY NL Rookie of the Month Award. | | 10-07-1937 | Won the 1937 Boys of Yesteryear World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates! | | 11-01-1937 | Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $300,000 through automatic renewal. | | 01-01-1938 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 11 (11); Movement: 8 (8); Control: 4 (4). | | 01-01-1939 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (10); Movement: 8 (8); Control: 4 (4). | | 10-27-1939 | Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $450,000 through arbitration. | | 01-01-1940 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (10); Movement: 8 (8); Control: 4 (4). | | Leader Boards Appearances | | Year | Winning % | Rank | | 1937 | .684 | 4 | | | Year | HLD | Rank | | 1937 | 0 | 7 | | 1939 | 0 | 10 | | | | | Year | K | Rank | | 1937 | 172 | 3 | | 1939 | 186 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | Year | H/9 | Rank | | 1937 | 6.59 | 1 | | 1939 | 8.68 | 9 | | | Year | K/9 | Rank | | 1937 | 7.87 | 1 | | 1939 | 9.02 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
 |