Cannonball Johnson

Bats: L | Throws: R

Full name: W. Johnson

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Biography

Cannonball Johnson is an active position player known for his dynamic presence on the field. In his burgeoning career, he has played in 30 games, where he showcases a solid batting average of .267, underscoring his ability to contribute effectively at the plate. Johnson has accumulated 27 hits, including 2 home runs and 17 RBIs, highlighting his capacity to drive in runs and deliver key performances in critical moments. Additionally, he has demonstrated speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases, reflecting his all-around athleticism and strategic approach to the game. As he continues his career, Cannonball Johnson represents a new generation of players who blend traditional skill with modern athleticism. His early achievements set the stage for what promises to be an impactful presence in Major League Baseball. With the game evolving rapidly, players like Johnson are pivotal in redefining the role of position players, emphasizing versatility and offensive production in the current era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 101 14 27 5 0 2 17 2 7 0 0.267 0.315 0.376 0.691 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.715 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
1919 AC EAS 4 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1919 BRG EAS 9 34 6 11 2 0 0 6 0 2 0 0.324 — — — — 0.0
1920 NLG EAS 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1921 NLG EAS 7 26 2 8 3 0 1 7 1 2 0 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1921 AC EAS 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1922 NLG IND 8 26 4 8 0 0 1 4 0 2 0 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 13 110 8 3 5
OF 17 14 28 2 1 0
SS 1 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 AC OF 4 3 6 0 0 0
1919 BRG 1B 1 1 1 0 0 0
1919 BRG OF 9 8 18 0 1 0
1920 NLG OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1921 NLG 1B 7 6 59 6 2 4
1921 AC OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1922 NLG 1B 6 6 50 2 1 1
1922 NLG OF 2 1 2 2 0 0
1922 NLG SS 1 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 14
Shortstop 1
Left Field 17