Johnnie Heving

Born: 4/29/1896 in Covington, KY, USA

Died: 12/24/1968 in Salisbury, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-24 | Final Game: 1932-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Aloysius Heving

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Biography

Johnnie Heving was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1920 until his retirement in 1932. Primarily serving as a position player, Heving played in a total of 399 games throughout his career. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .265, which reflected his ability to contribute effectively at the plate during an era that emphasized both offensive and defensive prowess. Over the course of his career, Heving recorded 261 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 90 runs. His performance on the bases included 4 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility, traits that were critical for players of his era. While Heving may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, he played a significant role in his teams and left a lasting impact during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach in baseball. His contributions to the game are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
399	985	103	261	37	12	1	90	4	65	59	0.265	0.312	0.330	0.642	-2704.6

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
1920	SLA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	BOS	AL	45	109	15	31	5	1	0	11	0	10	7	0.284	.283 (avg)	.345 (avg)	.389 (-11%)	.734 (-6%)	-98.2
1925	BOS	AL	45	119	14	20	7	0	0	6	0	12	7	0.168	.288 (-42%)	.349 (-30%)	.407 (-44%)	.756 (-38%)	-817.7
1928	BOS	AL	82	158	11	41	7	2	0	11	1	11	10	0.259	.280 (-8%)	.342 (-10%)	.395 (-17%)	.737 (-14%)	-416.8
1929	BOS	AL	76	188	26	60	4	3	0	23	1	8	7	0.319	.289 (+10%)	.353 (avg)	.415 (-10%)	.769 (-6%)	-196.2
1930	BOS	AL	75	220	15	61	5	3	0	17	2	11	14	0.277	.293 (-6%)	.354 (-12%)	.429 (-24%)	.784 (-19%)	-793.0
1931	PHA	AL	42	113	8	27	3	2	1	12	0	6	8	0.239	.276 (-13%)	.338 (-18%)	.388 (-16%)	.726 (-17%)	-348.9
1932	PHA	AL	33	77	14	21	6	1	0	10	0	7	6	0.273	.275 (-1%)	.335 (-1%)	.391 (-4%)	.726 (-2%)	-33.9