Johnny Humphries

Born: 6/23/1915 in Clifton Forge, VA, USA

Died: 6/24/1965 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-05-08 | Final Game: 1946-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John William Humphries

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Biography

Johnny Humphries, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1938 to 1946. He played in an era marked by the challenges of World War II, which saw many players enlist and serve, impacting the league's talent pool. Humphries established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 52-63 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78. Known for his competitive spirit and determination, he notched 317 strikeouts and recorded 12 saves throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Humphries' pitching style was characterized by his ability to keep hitters off balance, leveraging a mix of pitches that allowed him to compete effectively against various lineups of the time. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions during a pivotal period in baseball history were significant, reflecting the resilience of the sport during wartime. After retiring from baseball on July 28, 1946, Humphries left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who played a vital role in the evolution of the game during the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
52	63	211	111	49	9	12	1002.0	1024	421	50	373	317	3.78	0

Career ERA 3.78 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — near 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
1938	CLE	AL	9	8	45	6	1	0	6	103.3	105	60	63	56	5.23	4.35 (-20%)	-724.6
1939	CLE	AL	2	4	15	1	0	0	2	28.3	30	26	32	12	8.26	4.28 (-93%)	-1020.2
1940	CLE	AL	0	2	19	1	1	0	1	33.7	35	31	29	17	8.29	4.21 (-97%)	-2096.8
1941	CHW	AL	4	2	14	6	4	4	1	73.3	63	15	22	25	1.84	3.94 (+53%)	-
1942	CHW	AL	12	12	28	28	17	2	0	228.3	227	68	59	71	2.68	3.57 (+25%)	-
1943	CHW	AL	11	11	28	27	8	2	0	188.3	198	69	54	51	3.30	3.50 (+6%)	-
1944	CHW	AL	8	10	30	20	8	0	1	169.0	170	69	57	42	3.67	3.57 (-3%)	-
1945	CHW	AL	6	14	22	21	10	1	1	153.0	172	72	48	33	4.24	3.67 (-15%)	-
1946	PHI	NL	0	0	10	1	0	0	0	24.7	24	11	9	10	4.01	3.59 (-12%)	44.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
211	329	25	63	18	1	0	19	1	15	126	0.191	0.229	0.252	0.481	-909.0

Career AVG .191 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1938	CLE	AL	45	29	2	3	2	0	1	0	1	10	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	CLE	AL	15	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	CLE	AL	19	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CHW	AL	14	23	1	2	2	0	3	0	0	12	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CHW	AL	28	80	9	18	6	1	5	0	4	33	0.225	.253 (-11%)	.323 (-19%)	.349 (-7%)	.672 (-13%)	-194.7
1943	CHW	AL	28	69	6	20	6	0	5	1	3	25	0.290	.255 (+13%)	.324 (-2%)	.346 (+9%)	.671 (+4%)	17.1
1944	CHW	AL	30	53	5	10	2	0	2	0	3	16	0.189	.261 (-28%)	.325 (-29%)	.357 (-37%)	.683 (-33%)	-284.0
1945	CHW	AL	22	54	1	8	0	0	2	0	2	19	0.148	.260 (-43%)	.328 (-46%)	.354 (-58%)	.683 (-52%)	-447.4
1946	PHI	NL	10	8	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0