Bill Johnson

Born: 11/21/1895 in Sparta, GA, USA

Died: 10/26/1988 in New York, NY, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Henry Johnson

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Biography

Bill Johnson, born in 1895, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 154 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .286. Johnson has accumulated 148 hits, including 8 home runs and 72 RBIs, highlighting his ability to contribute offensively to his team. Additionally, he demonstrates speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases, making him a dynamic presence in the lineup. Continuing to play in an era that values both traditional skills and modern analytics, Johnson’s performance reflects a balance of power and consistency. His contributions on the field are significant as he remains a key player in the current landscape of Major League Baseball, striving to make an impact and help his team succeed. As he advances in his career, Johnson's achievements serve as a testament to his dedication and adaptability in the ever-evolving game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
154	518	68	148	23	11	8	72	10	46	2	0.286	0.346	0.419	0.765	174.8

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.765 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — near 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
1920	DM	NNL	12	35	4	9	0	1	0	4	1	3	0	0.257	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	WP	ECL	5	19	3	6	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	WMP	ECL	27	85	8	30	4	3	1	13	1	14	0	0.353	.288 (+23%)	.349 (+27%)	.407 (+24%)	.756 (+26%)	416.5
1925	HBG	ECL	21	79	9	18	2	1	2	12	0	4	0	0.228	.288 (-21%)	.349 (-24%)	.407 (-13%)	.756 (-18%)	416.5
1926	HBG	ECL	26	92	14	28	8	3	3	15	4	5	2	0.304	.279 (+9%)	.345 (-2%)	.390 (+42%)	.735 (+22%)	272.9
1927	HIL	ECL	56	182	25	46	8	2	2	23	3	19	0	0.253	.282 (-10%)	.344 (-5%)	.392 (-10%)	.736 (-8%)	-248.1
1928	PTG	ECL	7	26	5	11	1	1	0	3	1	0	0	0.423	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	5	66	1	1	2
C	80	36	173	52	12	3
OF	68	50	81	7	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	DM	C	1	1	2	2	0	0
1920	DM	OF	11	8	9	1	1	1
1924	WP	C	4	3	21	5	1	0
1924	WP	OF	2	2	1	0	0	0
1925	WMP	C	17	0	0	0	0	0
1925	WMP	OF	8	0	0	0	0	0
1925	HBG	C	19	0	0	0	0	0
1925	HBG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1926	HBG	C	17	15	80	22	7	2
1926	HBG	OF	6	4	10	0	0	0
1927	HIL	1B	5	4	55	1	0	2
1927	HIL	C	17	13	49	19	1	1
1927	HIL	OF	39	35	58	5	3	1
1928	PTG	1B	1	1	11	0	1	0
1928	PTG	C	5	4	21	4	3	0
1928	PTG	OF	1	1	3	1	2	0