Johnny Dickshot

Born: 1/24/1910 in Waukegan, IL, USA

Died: 11/4/1997 in Waukegan, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-16 | Final Game: 1945-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Oscar Dickshot

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Biography

Johnny Dickshot was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1936 until 1945. Born in 1910, Dickshot established himself as a versatile position player during his career, which spanned the pre-World War II and wartime eras of baseball. He played in a total of 322 games, where he recorded 273 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .276. Known for his contact hitting and ability to get on base, he contributed significantly to his teams' offensive efforts, driving in 116 runs and hitting 7 home runs over his career. In addition to his offensive capabilities, Dickshot was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 23 stolen bases. He played during a time when baseball was beginning to see changes in style and approach, transitioning from the deadball era and moving into a more dynamic game. Although his career was relatively brief, Dickshot's contributions on the field have left a mark, reflecting the determination and competitive spirit of athletes in that pivotal era of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
322	990	142	273	35	19	7	116	23	101	97	0.276	0.345	0.371	0.715	681.4

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — near 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
1936	PIT	NL	9	9	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PIT	NL	82	264	42	67	8	4	3	33	0	26	36	0.254	.276 (-8%)	.342 (-6%)	.398 (-12%)	.740 (-9%)	-454.1
1938	PIT	NL	29	35	3	8	0	0	0	4	3	8	5	0.229	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	NY1	NL	10	34	3	8	0	0	0	5	0	5	3	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	CHW	AL	62	162	18	41	8	5	0	15	2	13	10	0.253	.261 (-3%)	.325 (-4%)	.357 (+2%)	.683 (-1%)	-69.5
1945	CHW	AL	130	486	74	147	19	10	4	58	18	48	41	0.302	.260 (+16%)	.328 (+11%)	.354 (+15%)	.683 (+13%)	1205.0