Jing Johnson, baseball player, 1916-1928

Jing Johnson

Born: 10/9/1894 in Parker Ford, PA, USA

Died: 12/6/1950 in Montgomery County, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-06-27 | Final Game: 1928-05-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Russell Conwell Johnson

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Biography

Jing Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1916 to 1928. Born in 1894, he made his mark during an era that witnessed the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-driven climate of the late 1920s. Johnson concluded his career with a win-loss record of 24-37 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.35, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay during his time on the mound. Throughout his career, Johnson accumulated a total of 166 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher despite his overall record. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions were significant in a league that was rapidly evolving, as pitchers began to adapt to new strategies and the changing dynamics of the game. Johnson's tenure in the league places him among the ranks of players who navigated a pivotal time in baseball history, leaving a legacy that reflects the challenges and triumphs of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 37 100 63 35 0 0 539.7 551 201 17 178 166 3.35 0

Career ERA 3.35 vs. league average 3.42 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
1916 PHA AL 2 8 12 12 8 0 0 84.3 90 35 39 25 3.74 2.78 (-34%) -1831.5
1917 PHA AL 9 12 34 23 13 0 0 191.0 184 59 56 55 2.78 2.69 (-3%) -886.5
1919 PHA AL 9 15 34 25 12 0 0 202.0 222 81 62 67 3.61 3.09 (-17%) -1257.0
1927 PHA AL 4 2 17 3 2 0 0 51.7 42 20 16 16 3.48 4.08 (+15%) -69.0
1928 PHA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 10.7 13 6 5 3 5.06 4.13 (-23%) -273.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
102 174 9 32 6 1 2 11 0 15 39 0.184 0.249 0.264 0.513 -380.9

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 25.7% 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
1916 PHA AL 12 27 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 3 10 0.074 — — — — 0.0
1917 PHA AL 35 59 3 12 0 1 0 3 0 9 14 0.203 .248 (-18%) .312 (-1%) .323 (-27%) .635 (-14%) -98.5
1919 PHA AL 35 72 4 14 4 0 1 5 0 3 12 0.194 .262 (-26%) .322 (-30%) .347 (-16%) .670 (-23%) -282.4
1927 PHA AL 17 12 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1928 PHA AL 3 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 100 0 34 195 9 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 PHA P 12 0 6 34 1 3
1917 PHA P 34 0 14 64 3 0
1919 PHA P 34 0 12 76 4 2
1927 PHA P 17 0 1 18 1 2
1928 PHA P 3 0 1 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 100

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ursinus College Collegeville PA 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916