Johnny Gee

Born: 12/7/1915 in Syracuse, NY, USA

Died: 1/23/1988 in Cortland, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-17 | Final Game: 1946-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'9" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: John Alexander Gee

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Biography

Johnny Gee was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Born in 1915, Gee's career spanned from 1939 to 1946, a period that coincided with significant changes in the game, including the onset of World War II which impacted many players' careers. He finished his time in the majors with a record of 7-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.41, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound. Over his career, Gee accumulated 65 strikeouts and recorded one save, demonstrating his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his win-loss record may not have defined him as a dominant force in the league, his perseverance and skill as a left-handed pitcher were evident. Gee's contributions came during an era when baseball was evolving, and he played a role in paving the way for future generations of players who would follow in his footsteps.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	12	44	21	4	0	1	175.3	209	86	8	64	65	4.41	0

Career ERA 4.41 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 17.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1939	PIT	NL	1	2	3	3	1	0	19.7	20	9	10	16	4.12	4.28 (+4%)	650.4
1941	PIT	NL	0	2	3	2	0	0	7.3	10	5	5	2	6.14	—	0.0
1943	PIT	NL	4	4	15	10	2	0	82.0	89	39	27	18	4.28	3.50 (-22%)	-1022.4
1944	PIT	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	11.3	20	9	5	3	7.15	3.57 (-100%)	29.1
1944	NY1	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	4.7	5	0	0	3	0.00	—	0.0
1945	NY1	NL	0	0	2	0	0	1	3.0	5	3	2	1	9.00	—	0.0
1946	NY1	NL	2	4	13	6	1	0	47.3	60	21	15	22	3.99	3.59 (-11%)	39.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	51	4	8	0	1	0	4	0	3	17	0.157	0.204	0.196	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1939	PIT	NL	3	6	1	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1941	PIT	NL	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—
1943	PIT	NL	15	26	2	3	1	4	2	6	0.115	—	—	—	—
1944	PIT	NL	4	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—
1944	NY1	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1945	NY1	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1946	NY1	NL	13	13	0	3	0	0	0	5	0.231	—	—	—	—