Ernie Johnson

Born: 6/16/1924 in Brattleboro, VT, USA

Died: 8/12/2011 in Cumming, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-28 | Final Game: 1959-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ernest Thorwald Johnson

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Biography

Ernie Johnson, born in 1924, was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 until his retirement in 1959. During his career, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 40-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77. Johnson was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 319 strikeouts, while also contributing to his team's success with 19 saves. His playing style was marked by a combination of precision and resilience, which allowed him to thrive in the competitive landscape of the post-war era of baseball. Johnson's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the classic styles of earlier decades to a more dynamic approach that would define the late 20th century. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his solid performances and contributions to his teams reflected the depth of talent that characterized the league during his playing years. After concluding his career on September 12, 1959, Johnson remained a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his skill and dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
40	23	273	19	3	1	19	574.7	587	241	56	231	319	3.77	0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — near 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
1950	BSN	NL	2	0	16	1	0	0	0	20.7	37	16	13	15	6.97	4.36 (-60%)	368.6
1952	BSN	NL	6	3	29	10	2	1	1	92.0	100	42	31	45	4.11	3.70 (-11%)	528.0
1953	ATL	NL	4	3	36	1	0	0	0	81.0	79	24	22	36	2.67	4.14 (+36%)	-
1954	ATL	NL	5	2	40	4	1	0	2	99.3	77	31	34	68	2.81	3.90 (+28%)	-
1955	ATL	NL	5	7	40	2	0	0	4	92.0	81	35	55	43	3.42	4.00 (+14%)	-
1956	ATL	NL	4	3	36	0	0	0	6	51.0	54	21	21	26	3.71	3.96 (+7%)	-
1957	ATL	NL	7	3	30	0	0	0	4	65.0	67	28	26	44	3.88	3.83 (-1%)	-
1958	ATL	NL	3	1	15	0	0	0	1	23.3	35	21	10	13	8.10	3.86 (-110%)	-
1959	BAL	AL	4	1	31	1	0	0	1	50.3	57	23	19	29	4.11	3.90 (-5%)	-442.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
273	100	7	18	2	0	1	14	0	5	17	0.180	0.217	0.230	0.447	0.0

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.447 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1950	BSN	NL	16	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—
1952	BSN	NL	29	22	2	2	1	0	2	2	3	0.091	—	—	—	—
1953	ATL	NL	36	14	0	1	0	0	0	0	4	0.071	—	—	—	—
1954	ATL	NL	40	13	2	3	0	0	1	0	2	0.231	—	—	—	—
1955	ATL	NL	40	20	1	2	0	0	1	2	4	0.100	—	—	—	—
1956	ATL	NL	36	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—
1957	ATL	NL	30	17	1	6	1	1	7	0	3	0.353	—	—	—	—
1958	ATL	NL	15	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1959	BAL	AL	31	6	1	2	0	0	1	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—