Otis Johnson, baseball player, 1911-1911

Otis Johnson

Born: 11/5/1883 in Fowler, IN, USA

Died: 11/9/1915 in Johnson City, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-12 | Final Game: 1911-09-21

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Otis L. Johnson

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Biography

Otis Johnson, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1911 to 1911. Primarily known as a position player, Johnson made a mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 71 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate and on the bases. Johnson recorded 49 hits, contributing to a batting average of .234, while demonstrating his power with 3 home runs and driving in 36 runs batted in (RBIs). His agility on the field was evident through his 12 stolen bases, reflecting the blend of speed and strategy that characterized many players of his time. Although his career was short-lived, Johnson's contributions to the teams he played for during this pivotal era of baseball left a lasting impression on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 209 21 49 9 6 3 36 12 39 43 0.234 0.363 0.378 0.741 340.0

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .363 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.741 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — +6.9% 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
1911 NYY AL 71 209 21 49 9 6 3 36 12 39 43 0.234 .266 (-12%) .336 (+8%) .356 (+6%) .693 (+7%) 340.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 15 0 34 44 9 6
3B 3 0 3 7 1 0
SS 47 0 78 126 21 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 NYA 2B 15 0 34 44 9 6
1911 NYA 3B 3 0 3 7 1 0
1911 NYA SS 47 0 78 126 21 17

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 15
Third Base 4
Shortstop 47