George Johnson

Born: 4/20/1890 in San Marcos, TX, USA

Died: 8/6/1940 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Washington Johnson

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Biography

George Johnson, born in 1890, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. Over his career, he has played in 419 games, accumulating 432 hits and maintaining a commendable batting average of .293. Known for his power at the plate, Johnson has hit 36 home runs and driven in 255 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offense. Additionally, he demonstrates speed on the bases with 42 stolen bases, making him a well-rounded threat both at bat and on the field. Johnson's career unfolds during an era that emphasizes both traditional baseball skills and an evolving strategy in the game. As he remains active, he embodies the spirit of modern baseball while retaining the classic attributes that have defined the sport's history. His consistent performance and ability to adapt to the changing landscape of the game solidify his significance in contemporary baseball, as he continues to inspire upcoming players and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
419	1475	244	432	81	27	36	255	42	136	15	0.293	0.354	0.458	0.812	2473.7

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .458 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +19.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.812 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — +11.9% above 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
1918	HIL	EAS	6	24	6	10	0	1	2	7	0	1	0	0.417	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	BRG	EAS	4	18	1	5	1	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	HIL	EAS	19	67	8	22	3	4	0	13	0	6	0	0.328	.262 (+25%)	.322 (+19%)	.347 (+42%)	.670 (+31%)	291.9
1920	HIL	EAS	19	67	6	16	3	0	0	10	0	6	0	0.239	.271 (-12%)	.331 (-9%)	.363 (-22%)	.694 (-16%)	-161.0
1921	HIL	EAS	45	167	33	48	10	7	4	32	6	16	5	0.287	.286 (avg)	.344 (+2%)	.395 (+27%)	.739 (+15%)	384.2
1922	HIL	IND	39	133	31	43	7	3	10	41	4	19	2	0.323	.285 (+13%)	.345 (+19%)	.397 (+63%)	.743 (+42%)	985.4
1923	HIL	ECL	59	213	39	75	8	5	8	46	13	11	1	0.352	.282 (+24%)	.344 (+11%)	.390 (+41%)	.734 (+27%)	952.6
1924	HIL	ECL	63	213	32	56	11	2	3	29	4	24	3	0.263	.283 (-7%)	.345 (-1%)	.389 (-4%)	.734 (-2%)	-59.2
1925	HIL	ECL	57	195	31	64	15	2	4	35	4	6	0	0.328	.288 (+14%)	.349 (avg)	.407 (+20%)	.756 (+10%)	298.5
1926	NLG	ECL	47	167	19	37	12	2	2	18	5	16	4	0.222	.279 (-21%)	.345 (-16%)	.390 (-9%)	.735 (-13%)	-414.1
1927	HIL	ECL	30	101	11	26	4	1	0	13	3	10	0	0.257	.282 (-9%)	.344 (-6%)	.392 (-19%)	.736 (-13%)	-214.4
1927	NLG	ECL	24	82	25	25	5	0	3	8	3	18	0	0.305	.282 (+8%)	.344 (+26%)	.392 (+21%)	.736 (+24%)	-214.4
1928	PTG	ECL	7	28	2	5	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
16	59	6	15	2	3	0	5	4	7	0.254

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1925	NWS	HIL	6	21	2	6	0	1	0	1	1	1	0.286
1924	NWS	HIL	10	38	4	9	2	2	0	4	3	6	0.237

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
OF	420	344	635	55	29	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	HIL	OF	6	0	7	1	0	0
1918	BRG	OF	5	0	11	0	0	0
1919	HIL	OF	19	19	37	2	2	1
1920	HIL	OF	19	19	22	7	1	2
1921	HIL	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1921	HIL	OF	45	44	49	4	6	0
1922	HIL	OF	39	39	71	8	3	1
1923	HIL	OF	60	56	101	10	5	0
1924	HIL	OF	63	61	115	6	4	1
1925	HIL	OF	56	0	0	0	0	0
1926	NLG	OF	47	47	97	8	2	2
1927	HIL	OF	30	28	70	3	1	0
1927	NLG	OF	24	24	44	4	4	1
1928	PTG	OF	7	7	11	2	1	0