Josh Johnson

Born: 1/25/1914 in Evergreen, AL, USA

Died: 8/12/1999 in Springfield, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Joshua Johnson

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Biography

Josh Johnson is an active professional baseball player born in 1914, currently making his mark as a position player. With a career that showcases a remarkable batting average of 0.339 over 42 games, Johnson has demonstrated a consistent ability to hit, accumulating 40 hits throughout his career. His offensive contributions include 1 home run and 17 runs batted in (RBIs), highlighting his effectiveness in driving in runs when it counts. Johnson's playing style is characterized by his solid contact hitting and his ability to maintain a high batting average, making him a valuable asset to his team. Although he has not recorded any stolen bases, his focus on hitting and run production underscores his role as a traditional position player in the current game. As he continues his career, Johnson remains a significant figure, contributing to the ever-evolving narrative of baseball in the modern era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 118 23 40 5 0 1 17 0 5 2 0.339 0.371 0.407 0.778 0.0

Career AVG .339 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +23.3% above league average.

Career OBP .371 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.778 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +5.9% 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
1934 HG IND 4 7 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1935 NBY IND 6 24 6 6 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1937 CT NAL 12 33 6 14 2 0 0 6 0 3 0 0.424 — — — — 0.0
1938 NBY NN2 10 26 4 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.269 — — — — 0.0
1940 HG NN2 10 28 6 10 1 0 1 6 0 1 1 0.357 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 29 21 119 13 3 1
OF 9 7 10 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 HG C 4 1 7 1 0 0
1935 NBY OF 6 5 8 1 1 0
1937 CT C 10 8 46 2 2 0
1938 NBY C 6 5 27 4 1 0
1938 NBY OF 3 2 2 0 0 0
1940 HG C 9 7 39 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 29
Left Field 4
Center Field 3
Right Field 2