Ed Johnson

Born: 3/31/1899 in Morganfield, KY, USA

Died: 7/3/1975 in Morganfield, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-26 | Final Game: 1920-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edwin Cyril Johnson

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Biography

Ed Johnson, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in a brief but notable career in the early 20th century. He played as a position player from September 26, 1920, to October 3, 1920, during a transitional period in Major League Baseball that followed the deadball era. Although his time in the major leagues was limited to just four games, Johnson contributed to his team with a respectable batting performance, accumulating three hits and driving in two runs, resulting in a batting average of .231. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Johnson's presence on the field during the 1920 season reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era. His brief stint in the majors highlights the competitive nature of baseball during a time when many players were vying for limited opportunities. Johnson's legacy, while not extensive, serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each with their own unique story.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	13	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	3	2	0.231	0.375	0.231	0.606	0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1920	WSN	AL	4	13	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	3	2	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	0	5	0	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	WS1	OF	4	0	5	0	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	4