Elmer Johnson, baseball player, 1914-1914

Elmer Johnson

Born: 6/12/1884 in Beard, IN, USA

Died: 10/31/1966 in Hollywood, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-24 | Final Game: 1914-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Elmer Ellsworth Johnson

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Biography

Elmer Johnson was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 24, 1914, to October 6, 1914, a brief tenure that saw him participate in a total of 11 games. Johnson's time in the league was marked by the tail end of the deadball era, a period characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching and defense. During his time on the field, Johnson recorded 2 hits over his career, resulting in a batting average of .167. He did not hit any home runs and did not register any RBIs or stolen bases. Despite these modest statistics, Johnson's involvement in the major leagues during a pivotal time in baseball history reflects the competitive nature of the sport and the challenges faced by players during this era. His short-lived career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 12 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.167 0.231 0.250 0.481 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1914 NY1 NL 11 12 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 11 0 14 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 NY1 C 11 0 14 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 11