John Britton

Born: 4/21/1919 in Mount Vernon, GA, USA

Died: 12/2/1990 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John A. Britton

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Biography

John Britton, born in 1919, is an active position player known for his versatility and consistent performance on the field. With a career spanning 139 games, Britton has accumulated 162 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .281 that reflects his ability to connect with the ball and contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Throughout his career, he has driven in 69 runs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases, underscoring his well-rounded skill set. As he continues to play, Britton remains an integral part of the modern game, navigating the challenges of contemporary baseball while drawing on the rich history of the sport. His lone home run serves as a reminder of his role as a reliable hitter rather than a power slugger, emphasizing his ability to advance runners and maintain a steady presence in the lineup. Britton's contributions reflect the evolving nature of baseball and his commitment to excellence in every aspect of his game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
139	576	78	162	19	6	1	69	10	23	2	0.281	0.311	0.340	0.652	-396.9

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1942	CAG	NAL	4	17	2	3	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CC	NAL	33	128	17	39	3	2	0	11	4	7	0	0.305	.255 (+19%)	.324 (+5%)	.346 (+4%)	.671 (+4%)	67.4
1944	BBB	NAL	33	132	16	42	5	1	1	18	0	8	1	0.318	.261 (+22%)	.325 (+9%)	.357 (+10%)	.683 (+10%)	190.6
1945	BBB	NAL	16	66	13	25	4	1	0	9	2	3	1	0.379	.260 (+45%)	.328 (+23%)	.354 (+32%)	.683 (+28%)	270.4
1946	BBB	NAL	10	43	6	10	1	1	0	5	2	1	0	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	BBB	NAL	14	62	6	12	0	0	0	4	0	1	0	0.194	.262 (-26%)	.336 (-39%)	.376 (-49%)	.712 (-44%)	-443.4
1948	BBB	NAL	29	128	18	31	6	1	0	20	1	3	0	0.242	.263 (-8%)	.340 (-22%)	.379 (-20%)	.719 (-21%)	-481.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
12	49	4	7	0	0	0	3	1	0	0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	AVG
1948	ALC	BBB	7	29	3	5	2	1	0.172
1948	NWS	BBB	2	7	0	0	0	0	0.000
1944	NWS	BBB	3	13	1	2	1	0	0.154

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	2	3	6	1	0
3B	132	131	138	233	25	18
OF	8	6	13	4	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	CAG	3B	4	4	3	8	2	0
1943	CC	2B	2	2	3	6	1	0
1943	CC	3B	26	25	37	43	6	3
1943	CC	OF	7	6	13	4	0	2
1944	BBB	3B	33	33	35	69	7	7
1945	BBB	3B	16	16	16	32	3	1
1946	BBB	3B	10	10	8	13	0	1
1947	BBB	3B	14	14	11	27	3	3
1948	BBB	3B	29	29	28	41	4	3
1948	BBB	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0