Jimmy Johnson

Born: 12/20/1918 in Morgantown, WV, USA

Died: 9/21/1987 in Akron, OH, USA

Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Clark James Johnson

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Biography

Jimmy Johnson, born in 1918, is an active professional baseball player known for his role as a pitcher. Throughout his career, he has showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 3-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.41. Johnson has recorded a total of 47 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to effectively challenge batters. Although he has not registered any saves, his contributions to the team have been recognized with an All-Star selection, underscoring his talent and impact in the league. As a player in the modern era of baseball, Johnson continues to adapt to the evolving dynamics of the game. His pitching style reflects a blend of traditional techniques and contemporary strategies, making him a valuable asset to his team. With his ongoing career, Johnson remains a noteworthy figure in baseball, representing the dedication and resilience that characterizes athletes in the sport today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 5 10 9 7 0 0 68.7 58 26 0 27 47 3.41 0

Career ERA 3.41 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 19.8% better 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
1939 TC2 NN2 1 3 4 4 4 0 0 35.0 27 13 13 16 3.34 4.28 (+22%) 744.2
1939 TC NAL 2 1 4 4 2 0 0 23.7 22 7 8 23 2.66 4.28 (+38%) 1275.7
1940 TIC NAL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 10.0 9 6 6 8 5.40 4.21 (-28%) 253.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 54 5 13 2 0 0 5 2 2 0 0.241 0.268 0.278 0.546 0.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.546 vs. league average 0.729 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
1939 TC2 NN2 4 14 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1939 TC NAL 8 15 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1940 TIC NAL 9 25 3 5 2 0 0 2 2 1 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 8 1 0 2
OF 5 4 7 0 0 0
P 10 9 6 20 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 TC2 P 4 4 4 5 1 0
1939 TC 1B 3 0 8 1 0 2
1939 TC OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1939 TC P 4 4 1 9 2 0
1940 TIC OF 4 4 6 0 0 0
1940 TIC P 2 1 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 10
First Base 3
Center Field 1
Right Field 4