Monk Johnson

Born: 4/4/1894 in South Orange, NJ, USA

Died: 11/14/1973 in New York, NY, USA

Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Howard Johnson

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Biography

Monk Johnson, born in 1894, is an active position player in professional baseball, known for his tenacity and determination on the field. Despite having played in only six games throughout his career, Johnson has made his mark with a batting average of .188 and three hits. His journey reflects the spirit of perseverance often seen in the sport, particularly in an era characterized by rapid changes in playing styles and team dynamics. While Johnson has yet to record a home run or an RBI, his presence on the roster signifies the depth and resilience that teams often rely on. As he continues to compete at the professional level, Johnson embodies the dedication required to succeed in baseball, contributing to his team's efforts in ways that go beyond statistics. His ongoing career serves as a reminder of the countless players who strive for excellence, often in the shadows of more celebrated stars.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 16 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.188 0.235 0.188 0.423 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.423 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 41.5% 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
1918 NLG EAS 3 10 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1925 NLG ECL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1926 NS ECL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 0 3 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1918 NLG OF 3 0 3 0 1 0
1925 NLG OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1926 NS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Center Field 3