Augie Johns

Born: 9/10/1899 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 9/12/1975 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-16 | Final Game: 1927-04-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Augustus Francis Johns

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Biography

Augie Johns, born in 1899, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues during the late 1920s. His career spanned from April 16, 1926, to April 23, 1927, during a transitional period in baseball marked by the emergence of more aggressive offensive strategies following the deadball era. Johns concluded his brief career with a pitching record of 6-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.38, showcasing his ability to hold his own on the mound amidst the evolving game. Throughout his tenure, Johns recorded 41 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, demonstrating his capacity for both starting and relief roles. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, his contributions reflect the competitive spirit and challenges faced by players in the early years of modern baseball. As a member of the 1920s era, Johns experienced firsthand the shifting dynamics of the sport, making his career a small but noteworthy part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	4	36	14	3	1	1	113.7	118	68	6	70	41	5.38	0

Career ERA 5.38 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1926	DET	AL	6	4	35	14	3	1	1	112.7	117	67	69	40	5.35	4.11 (-30%)	-2640.1
1927	DET	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	1	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
36	28	3	4	0	0	0	3	0	2	3	0.143	0.226	0.143	0.369	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.369 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 49.9% 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
1926	DET	AL	35	28	3	4	0	0	0	3	0	2	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	DET	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	36	0	4	17	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	DET	P	35	0	4	16	0	0
1927	DET	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	36