Art Johnson, baseball player, 1940-1942

Art Johnson

Born: 7/16/1919 in Winchester, MA, USA

Died: 4/27/2008 in Holden, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-22 | Final Game: 1942-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Arthur Henry Johnson

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Biography

Art Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1942. Born in 1919, Johnson made his mark in a time when Major League Baseball was navigating the complexities of World War II, which significantly impacted player availability and the overall landscape of the game. He played during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the emergence of younger talent and the shifting dynamics of player roles, particularly in pitching. Over the course of his brief career, Johnson accumulated a win-loss record of 7-16 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.68. He tallied 71 strikeouts along with 1 save, showcasing his ability to effectively challenge hitters during his time on the mound. While his statistics may not place him among the all-time greats, Johnson's contributions to the game during a challenging period reflect the dedication and resilience of players who competed under difficult circumstances. His legacy is a testament to the spirit of baseball in the early 1940s, a time when the sport played a vital role in providing a sense of normalcy and entertainment to a nation at war.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 16 49 19 6 0 1 195.7 203 80 7 79 71 3.68 0

Career ERA 3.68 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 5.7% better 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 BSN NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 6.0 10 7 3 1 10.50 — 0.0
1941 BSN NL 7 15 43 18 6 0 1 183.3 189 72 71 70 3.53 3.94 (+10%) 739.0
1942 BSN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.3 4 1 5 0 1.42 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 57 4 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 18 0.140 0.140 0.158 0.298 -529.8

Career AVG .140 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OBP .140 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.298 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 57.4% 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 BSN NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 BSN NL 44 55 4 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 17 0.145 .262 (-45%) .332 (-56%) .373 (-56%) .705 (-56%) -529.8
1942 BSN NL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 49 0 7 44 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 BSN P 2 0 0 3 0 0
1941 BSN P 43 0 7 40 4 4
1942 BSN P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 49