Hank Johnson, baseball player, 1925-1939

Hank Johnson

Born: 5/21/1906 in Bradenton, FL, USA

Died: 8/20/1982 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-17 | Final Game: 1939-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Ward Johnson

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Biography

Hank Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1925 to 1939. Born in 1906, Johnson played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-driven style of play that defined the late 1930s. Throughout his career, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 63-56 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.75. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 568 strikeouts over his time in the majors, while also notching 11 saves. Johnson’s playing style showcased a blend of power and control, making him a key asset for the teams he represented. His contributions came during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly important in the evolving game of baseball, and he played a role in the competitive landscape of the era. As he retired in 1939, Johnson left behind a legacy defined by his skill on the mound and his participation in a pivotal period of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
63 56 249 116 45 4 11 1066.3 1107 563 89 567 568 4.75 0

Career ERA 4.75 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 10.0% worse than 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
1925 NYY AL 1 3 24 4 2 1 0 67.0 88 51 37 25 6.85 4.55 (-51%) -
1926 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1.0 2 2 2 0 18.00 — -
1928 NYY AL 14 9 31 22 10 1 0 199.0 188 95 104 110 4.30 4.13 (-4%) -
1929 NYY AL 3 3 12 8 2 0 0 42.7 37 24 39 24 5.06 4.60 (-10%) -
1930 NYY AL 14 11 44 15 7 1 2 175.3 177 91 104 115 4.67 4.80 (+3%) -
1931 NYY AL 13 8 40 23 8 0 4 196.3 176 103 102 106 4.72 4.10 (-15%) -
1932 NYY AL 2 2 5 4 2 0 0 31.3 34 17 15 27 4.88 4.13 (-18%) -
1933 BOS AL 8 6 25 21 7 0 1 155.3 156 70 74 65 4.06 3.86 (-5%) -3184.0
1934 BOS AL 6 8 31 14 7 1 1 124.3 162 74 53 66 5.36 4.29 (-25%) -1665.0
1935 BOS AL 2 1 13 2 0 0 1 31.0 41 19 14 14 5.52 4.35 (-27%) -431.3
1936 PHA AL 0 2 3 3 0 0 0 11.7 16 10 10 6 7.71 4.59 (-68%) -1470.2
1939 CIN NL 0 3 20 0 0 0 1 31.3 30 7 13 10 2.01 4.28 (+53%) 153.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
259 376 48 81 16 5 2 32 0 20 49 0.215 0.255 0.301 0.556 -918.4

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
1925 NYY AL 24 17 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1926 NYY AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1928 NYY AL 31 79 10 19 2 0 1 8 0 0 12 0.241 .280 (-14%) .342 (-30%) .395 (-23%) .737 (-26%) -368.3
1929 NYY AL 13 14 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1930 NYY AL 51 64 14 17 2 3 1 9 0 4 6 0.266 .293 (-10%) .354 (-13%) .429 (+2%) .784 (-5%) -85.8
1931 NYY AL 40 77 7 15 5 0 0 6 0 6 7 0.195 .276 (-29%) .338 (-25%) .388 (-33%) .726 (-29%) -396.6
1932 NYY AL 6 13 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1933 BOS AL 26 52 6 12 3 2 0 1 0 5 6 0.231 .270 (-15%) .329 (-10%) .377 (-3%) .707 (-6%) -67.7
1934 BOS AL 31 43 4 10 2 0 0 3 0 2 6 0.233 — — — — 0.0
1935 BOS AL 13 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1936 PHA AL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1939 CIN NL 20 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 249 0 29 184 7 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 NYA P 24 0 0 21 1 1
1926 NYA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1928 NYA P 31 0 9 42 2 2
1929 NYA P 12 0 1 5 1 0
1930 NYA P 44 0 5 40 2 3
1931 NYA P 40 0 4 24 0 0
1932 NYA P 5 0 1 5 0 0
1933 BOS P 25 0 3 25 0 2
1934 BOS P 31 0 3 18 0 1
1935 BOS P 13 0 2 1 0 0
1936 PHA P 3 0 1 1 1 0
1939 CIN P 20 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 249