Charlie Johnson

Born: 3/12/1885 in Slatington, PA, USA

Died: 8/28/1940 in Marcus Hook, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-21 | Final Game: 1908-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Charles Cleveland Johnson

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Biography

Charlie Johnson was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Johnson made his mark during an era that was characterized by transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. He played a total of six games, during which he recorded four hits and two runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .25. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, Johnson's contributions reflected the evolving dynamics of the game during that time. Despite the brevity of his career, Johnson's time in the major leagues places him among the many players who shaped baseball in its formative years. The early 1900s were pivotal for the sport as it began to capture the imagination of a growing American audience, laying the groundwork for future generations of players. While he may not have achieved extensive statistical milestones, Johnson remains a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who pursued their dreams on the field, striving to leave their mark in the annals of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	16	2	4	0	1	0	2	0	1	3	0.250	0.333	0.375	0.708	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — +22.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — +17.1% above 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
1908	PHI	NL	6	16	2	4	0	1	0	2	0	1	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	4	8	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	PHI	OF	4	4	8	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	3