Johnny Couch

Born: 3/31/1891 in Vaughn, MT, USA

Died: 12/8/1975 in Palo Alto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-11 | Final Game: 1925-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Daniel Couch

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Biography

Johnny Couch, born in 1891, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1917 to 1925. He played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the early post-Deadball Era, when offensive production began to rise and pitchers faced evolving batting techniques. Couch finished his career with a record of 29 wins and 34 losses, an ERA of 4.63, and recorded a total of 112 strikeouts along with 6 saves, showcasing his role as a reliable arm in the rotation. Throughout his tenure in the majors, Couch established himself as a competitive pitcher, contributing to his teams with both his starting and relief appearances. His career unfolded in an era where the game was increasingly defined by power hitting and strategic pitching, and while he may not have achieved superstar status, Couch's contributions were significant to the clubs he represented. His legacy remains a testament to the many players who helped shape the game during the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	34	147	62	26	3	6	643.0	785	331	41	171	112	4.63	0

Career ERA 4.63 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 16.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1917	DET	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	13.3	13	4	1	1	2.70	2.69 (avg)	111.6
1922	CIN	NL	16	9	43	34	18	2	1	264.0	301	114	56	45	3.89	4.18 (+7%)	-56.1
1923	CIN	NL	2	7	19	8	1	0	0	69.3	98	46	15	14	5.97	4.03 (-48%)	666.2
1923	PHI	NL	2	4	11	7	2	0	0	65.0	91	38	21	18	5.26	4.03 (-31%)	-584.9
1924	PHI	NL	4	8	37	6	3	0	3	137.0	170	72	39	23	4.73	4.13 (-15%)	-3007.2
1925	PHI	NL	5	6	34	7	2	1	2	94.3	112	57	39	11	5.44	4.55 (-19%)	-3199.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
148	222	10	37	2	2	3	18	1	9	62	0.167	0.203	0.234	0.437	-1054.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career SLG .234 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.437 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 39.8% 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
1917	DET	AL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	CIN	NL	43	91	3	12	1	2	0	10	0	6	28	0.132	.285 (-54%)	.345 (-46%)	.397 (-53%)	.743 (-50%)	-825.0
1923	CIN	NL	19	23	2	4	0	0	0	2	0	1	8	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	PHI	NL	12	24	1	6	1	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	PHI	NL	37	49	3	10	0	0	2	3	1	1	12	0.204	—	—	—	—	-229.0
1925	PHI	NL	34	31	1	5	0	0	1	2	0	0	6	0.161	—	—	—	—	0.0