George Johnson

Born: 3/30/1886 in Winnebago, NE, USA

Died: 6/12/1922 in Des Moines, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-16 | Final Game: 1915-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Howard Johnson

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Biography

George Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1913 to 1915. Born in 1886, Johnson made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 40 wins and 43 losses, showcasing his competitiveness on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.95, Johnson was known for his ability to limit runs and keep opposing hitters at bay. He recorded a total of 304 strikeouts, reflecting his effectiveness and skill in overpowering batters. While he registered two saves, his primary role as a starting pitcher allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams during his brief career. Johnson's tenure in baseball, though short, was marked by a dedication to the art of pitching at a time when the sport was evolving rapidly, leaving a lasting impact on the game and its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
40	43	111	85	44	9	2	688.3	667	226	15	192	304	2.95	0

Career ERA 2.95 vs. league average 2.95 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
1913	CIN	NL	14	16	44	31	13	3	0	269.0	251	90	86	107	3.01	3.07 (+2%)	-1092.5
1914	CIN	NL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	4.0	6	3	2	1	6.75	—	0.0
1914	KCF	FL	9	10	20	19	12	2	0	134.0	157	47	33	78	3.16	2.93 (-8%)	2101.8
1915	KCF	FL	17	17	46	34	19	4	2	281.3	253	86	71	118	2.75	2.90 (+5%)	1836.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
111	224	12	27	3	1	3	15	3	16	100	0.121	0.189	0.183	0.372	-1602.6

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career OBP .189 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career SLG .183 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.372 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 43.6% 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
1913	CIN	NL	44	88	6	10	0	0	1	5	1	9	38	0.114	.259 (-56%)	.325 (-40%)	.345 (-57%)	.670 (-49%)	-694.1
1914	CIN	NL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	KCF	FL	20	49	3	6	1	1	1	2	0	0	23	0.122	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	KCF	FL	46	87	2	11	2	0	1	8	2	6	39	0.126	.250 (-50%)	.318 (-37%)	.332 (-45%)	.651 (-41%)	-570.7