Chet Johnson

Born: 8/1/1917 in Redmond, WA, USA

Died: 4/10/1983 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-12 | Final Game: 1946-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Chester Lillis Johnson

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Biography

Chet Johnson was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from September 12 to September 29, 1946. His time in the league was notably short, appearing in only five games. Despite the limited opportunities, Johnson managed to record one run batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's efforts, even if his batting statistics reflected challenges, as he finished his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no hits or home runs. Johnson's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and a shift towards integrating players of diverse backgrounds. Although his playing time was limited, his presence in the league represented the ongoing evolution of the game during a pivotal moment in its history. His experiences in those few games are a reminder of the many players who aspired to reach the major leagues, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	5	3	0	0	0	18.0	20	10	0	13	8	5.00	0

Career ERA 5.00 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 39.2% 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
1946	SLA	AL	0	0	5	3	0	0	0	18.0	20	10	13	8	5.00	3.59 (-39%)	-123.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	6	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1946	SLA	AL	5	6	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	SLA	P	5	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Washington	Seattle	WA	1937, 1938, 1939