Johnny Hutchings, baseball player, 1940-1946

Johnny Hutchings

Born: 4/14/1916 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 4/27/1963 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-26 | Final Game: 1946-04-21

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: John Richard Joseph Hutchings

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Biography

Johnny Hutchings was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1946. Born in 1916, Hutchings made his mark during a challenging era for baseball, which included the impacts of World War II. He played a total of six seasons in Major League Baseball, contributing to his teams with a competitive spirit and a solid skill set on the mound. Over his career, Hutchings recorded a win-loss record of 12-18 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96, showcasing his ability to keep games close and competitive. Hutchings struck out 212 batters during his time in the league, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Additionally, he recorded six saves, highlighting his capability to close out games and play crucial roles in tight situations. Although his win-loss record may not reflect a superstar status, Hutchings was known for his tenacity and resilience, qualities that were essential for pitchers of his era. His contributions to the game during a tumultuous time remain a testament to his dedication and love for baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 18 155 34 5 3 6 471.0 474 207 36 180 212 3.96 0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 5.3% worse than 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
1940 CIN NL 2 1 19 4 0 0 0 54.0 53 21 18 18 3.50 4.21 (+17%) 134.9
1941 CIN NL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 11.0 12 5 4 5 4.09 3.94 (-4%) 261.8
1941 BSN NL 1 6 36 7 1 1 2 95.7 110 44 22 36 4.14 3.94 (-5%) 618.6
1942 BSN NL 1 0 20 3 0 0 0 65.7 66 32 34 27 4.39 3.57 (-23%) -377.6
1944 BSN NL 1 4 14 7 1 0 1 56.7 55 25 26 26 3.97 3.57 (-11%) -435.4
1945 BSN NL 7 6 57 12 3 2 3 185.0 173 77 75 99 3.75 3.67 (-2%) -3543.9
1946 BSN NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 5 3 1 1 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
155 130 7 21 6 0 0 8 0 7 24 0.162 0.204 0.208 0.412 -173.7

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.412 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 40.5% 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
1940 CIN NL 19 13 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1941 CIN NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1941 BSN NL 36 27 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.148 — — — — 0.0
1942 BSN NL 20 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.050 — — — — 0.0
1944 BSN NL 14 15 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1945 BSN NL 57 54 4 13 4 0 0 7 0 1 8 0.241 .260 (-8%) .328 (-23%) .354 (-11%) .683 (-17%) -173.7
1946 BSN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1940 WS CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 0 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1940 WS CIN 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 0 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 155 0 14 83 5 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 CIN P 19 0 1 6 0 0
1941 CIN P 8 0 0 3 0 1
1941 BSN P 36 0 2 20 1 4
1942 BSN P 20 0 3 10 1 1
1944 BSN P 14 0 1 8 0 1
1945 BSN P 57 0 7 36 3 1
1946 BSN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 155