Johnny Gooch

Born: 11/9/1897 in Smyrna, TN, USA

Died: 5/15/1975 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-09-09 | Final Game: 1933-09-12

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Beverley Gooch

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Biography

Johnny Gooch was a talented position player whose career spanned from 1921 to 1933, leaving a notable mark on the game during the early 20th century. Born in 1897, Gooch played a total of 805 games in Major League Baseball, where he established himself as a reliable hitter. Over the course of his career, he recorded 662 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .280. His offensive contributions included 7 home runs and 293 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team in critical moments. Gooch was also known for his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 11 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the transitionary period of baseball during the 1920s and early 1930s, an era characterized by a shift towards more aggressive offensive tactics and the emergence of home run hitters. While not primarily known for power, Gooch's consistent hitting and ability to make contact contributed significantly to the teams he played for. His legacy remains a testament to the skills and determination of players from a time when the game was evolving rapidly, setting the stage for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
805	2363	227	662	98	29	7	293	11	206	141	0.280	0.342	0.355	0.697	-2545.2

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1921	PIT	NL	13	38	2	9	0	0	0	3	1	3	3	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	PIT	NL	105	353	45	116	15	3	1	42	1	39	15	0.329	.285 (+15%)	.345 (+16%)	.397 (avg)	.743 (+8%)	705.7
1923	PIT	NL	66	202	16	56	10	2	1	20	2	17	13	0.277	.282 (-2%)	.344 (-2%)	.390 (-7%)	.734 (-5%)	-180.6
1924	PIT	NL	70	224	26	65	6	5	0	25	1	16	12	0.290	.283 (+2%)	.345 (-1%)	.389 (-7%)	.734 (-4%)	-169.5
1925	PIT	NL	79	215	24	64	8	4	0	30	1	20	16	0.298	.288 (+3%)	.349 (+2%)	.407 (-9%)	.756 (-4%)	-126.9
1926	PIT	NL	86	218	19	59	15	1	1	42	1	20	14	0.271	.279 (-3%)	.345 (-2%)	.390 (-7%)	.735 (-5%)	-168.8
1927	PIT	NL	101	291	22	75	17	2	2	48	0	19	21	0.258	.282 (-9%)	.344 (-11%)	.392 (-11%)	.736 (-11%)	-659.3
1928	PIT	NL	31	80	7	19	2	1	0	5	0	3	6	0.237	.280 (-15%)	.342 (-23%)	.395 (-27%)	.737 (-25%)	-354.9
1928	BRO	NL	42	101	9	32	1	2	0	12	0	7	9	0.317	.280 (+13%)	.342 (+5%)	.395 (-7%)	.737 (-1%)	-354.9
1929	BRO	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	CIN	NL	92	287	22	86	13	5	0	34	4	24	10	0.300	.289 (+4%)	.353 (+1%)	.415 (-9%)	.769 (-4%)	0.0
1930	CIN	NL	82	276	29	67	10	3	2	30	0	27	15	0.243	.293 (-17%)	.354 (-11%)	.429 (-25%)	.784 (-19%)	-995.6
1933	BOS	AL	37	77	6	14	1	1	0	2	0	11	7	0.182	.270 (-33%)	.329 (-14%)	.377 (-41%)	.707 (-29%)	-345.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1927	WS	PIT	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000
1925	WS	PIT	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	758	0	2279	511	78	70

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1921	PIT	C	13	49	15	1	2
1922	PIT	C	103	382	102	15	10
1923	PIT	C	66	217	56	7	7
1924	PIT	C	69	198	47	3	12
1925	PIT	C	76	172	39	7	8
1926	PIT	C	80	202	38	5	6
1927	PIT	C	91	285	57	9	7
1928	PIT	C	31	92	20	5	3
1928	BRO	C	38	112	15	4	3
1929	CIN	C	86	251	61	8	7
1930	CIN	C	79	233	42	13	4
1933	BOS	C	26	86	19	1	1