Johnson Fry

Born: 11/21/1901 in Huntington, WV, USA

Died: 4/7/1959 in Carmi, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-08-24 | Final Game: 1923-08-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 150 lbs

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Biography

Johnson Fry, born in 1901, had a brief but notable presence in Major League Baseball, competing as a position player for a singular game on August 24, 1923. Despite the brevity of his career, Fry made an impact by recording one hit in his only appearance, resulting in a batting average of 1.0. This unique statistic reflects the rare nature of players who participate in only one game at the major league level, making Fry a part of an exclusive group in baseball history. Playing during the early 1920s, Fry's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the post-Deadball Era's offensive explosion and the emergence of legendary players. Although his time in the spotlight was fleeting and devoid of home runs or RBIs, Fry's participation in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the often-overlooked players who shaped the sport, if only for a moment. His legacy is a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to play at the highest level, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.7	6	5	0	4	0	12.27	0

Career ERA 12.27 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 204.5% 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
1923	CLE	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.7	6	5	4	0	12.27	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +253.4% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +190.2% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +156.3% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +172.2% above 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
1923	CLE	AL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	CLE	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Marshall University	Huntington	WV	1922