Johnny Hopp, baseball player, 1939-1952

Johnny Hopp

Born: 7/18/1916 in Hastings, NE, USA

Died: 6/1/2003 in Scottsbluff, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-18 | Final Game: 1952-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Leonard Hopp

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Biography

Johnny Hopp, born in 1916, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1939 to 1952. Making his debut during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensively driven game, Hopp showcased his skills as a versatile outfielder and first baseman. Over the course of 1,393 games, he amassed 1,262 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .296. His offensive contributions included 46 home runs and 458 RBIs, complemented by 128 stolen bases, reflecting his speed and agility on the bases. Hopp's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, marking him as one of the notable players of his time. His ability to hit for both average and power made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, allowing him to leave a lasting impact on the game. After retiring in 1952, Hopp remained a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a pivotal time in the sport's evolution.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 .000 0.250 .000 0.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1941 4.0 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 2.0 0 .000 0.250 .000 0.250

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1393 4260 698 1262 216 74 46 458 128 464 378 0.296 0.368 0.414 0.782 9611.6

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — +11.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.782 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — +10.8% 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
1939 STL NL 6 4 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1940 STL NL 80 152 24 41 7 4 1 14 3 9 21 0.270 .267 (+1%) .335 (-6%) .387 (avg) .722 (-3%) -122.6
1941 STL NL 134 445 83 135 25 11 4 50 15 50 63 0.303 .262 (+16%) .332 (+14%) .373 (+17%) .705 (+15%) 1347.4
1942 STL NL 95 314 41 81 16 7 3 37 14 36 40 0.258 .253 (+2%) .323 (+3%) .349 (+9%) .672 (+6%) 327.0
1943 STL NL 91 241 33 54 10 2 2 25 8 24 22 0.224 .255 (-12%) .324 (-9%) .346 (-11%) .671 (-10%) -429.3
1944 STL NL 139 527 106 177 35 9 11 72 15 58 47 0.336 .261 (+28%) .325 (+24%) .357 (+40%) .683 (+32%) 3266.3
1945 STL NL 124 446 67 129 22 8 3 44 14 49 24 0.289 .260 (+11%) .328 (+11%) .354 (+11%) .683 (+11%) 948.1
1946 BSN NL 129 445 71 148 23 8 3 48 21 34 34 0.333 .256 (+29%) .328 (+17%) .358 (+23%) .687 (+20%) 1679.5
1947 BSN NL 134 430 74 124 20 2 2 32 13 58 30 0.288 .262 (+10%) .336 (+12%) .376 (-5%) .712 (+3%) 435.1
1948 PIT NL 120 392 64 109 15 12 1 31 5 40 25 0.278 .263 (+5%) .340 (+1%) .379 (+2%) .719 (+2%) 44.5
1949 PIT NL 20 55 5 12 3 1 0 3 0 7 3 0.218 .262 (-17%) .343 (-11%) .384 (-20%) .727 (-15%) -147.4
1949 BRO NL 8 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — -147.4
1949 PIT NL 85 316 50 106 11 4 5 36 9 30 26 0.335 .262 (+28%) .343 (+14%) .384 (+15%) .727 (+15%) -147.4
1950 PIT NL 106 318 51 108 24 5 8 47 7 43 17 0.340 .265 (+28%) .346 (+21%) .401 (+30%) .747 (+26%) 1670.6
1950 NYY AL 19 27 9 9 2 1 1 8 0 8 1 0.333 — — — — 1670.6
1951 NYY AL 46 63 10 13 1 0 2 4 2 9 11 0.206 .260 (-21%) .336 (-9%) .385 (-18%) .721 (-14%) -139.9
1952 NYY AL 15 25 4 4 0 0 0 2 2 2 3 0.160 — — — — 0.0
1952 DET AL 42 46 5 10 1 0 0 3 0 6 7 0.217 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 50 5 8 0 0 0 0 2 10 0.160

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1951 WS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
1950 WS NYA 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1944 WS SLN 6 27 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.185
1943 WS SLN 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1942 WS SLN 5 17 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.176

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 479 0 3599 243 53 334
OF 717 0 1664 24 26 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 SLN 1B 2 0 6 1 0 1
1940 SLN 1B 10 0 43 3 1 4
1940 SLN OF 39 0 86 1 3 0
1941 SLN 1B 39 0 329 17 4 23
1941 SLN OF 91 0 213 4 4 1
1942 SLN 1B 88 0 746 44 14 68
1943 SLN 1B 27 0 173 16 6 13
1943 SLN OF 52 0 113 1 6 3
1944 SLN 1B 6 0 36 2 0 0
1944 SLN OF 131 0 316 2 1 1
1945 SLN 1B 15 0 131 11 2 11
1945 SLN OF 104 0 244 5 5 2
1946 BSN 1B 68 0 535 42 11 44
1946 BSN OF 58 0 135 3 0 1
1947 BSN OF 125 0 296 2 6 0
1948 PIT 1B 25 0 211 18 1 21
1948 PIT OF 80 0 192 3 0 1
1949 PIT 1B 6 0 49 4 3 4
1949 PIT OF 7 0 12 1 1 0
1949 BRO 1B 2 0 1 1 0 0
1949 BRO OF 4 0 6 1 0 0
1949 PIT 1B 71 0 593 40 4 65
1949 PIT OF 9 0 21 0 0 0
1950 PIT 1B 70 0 534 32 6 61
1950 PIT OF 7 0 13 1 0 0
1950 NYA 1B 12 0 38 2 0 1
1950 NYA OF 6 0 11 0 0 0
1951 NYA 1B 25 0 121 5 1 10
1952 NYA 1B 12 0 52 5 0 8
1952 DET 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1952 DET OF 4 0 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 477
Left Field 142
Center Field 467
Right Field 114

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 34.0 336 0
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 17.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 10.0 336 0
1941 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 61.0 336 0