Paul Johnson

Born: 9/2/1896 in North Grosvenor Dale, CT, USA

Died: 2/14/1973 in McAllen, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-13 | Final Game: 1921-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Paul Oscar Johnson

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Biography

Paul Johnson was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who showcased his talents as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from 1920 to 1921, a period characterized by the post-Deadball Era, which saw a transition towards a more offensive style of play. Over the course of 66 games, Johnson compiled a solid batting average of .276, reflecting his ability to make consistent contact with the ball. He recorded 55 hits, including one home run, and drove in 15 runs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during a time when scoring was becoming increasingly vital. In addition to his hitting prowess, Johnson displayed speed on the base paths, notching one stolen base in his brief career. Although his time in Major League Baseball was relatively short, Johnson's contributions came during a transformative period in the sport, as teams began to prioritize power and speed in their lineups. His legacy, while modest in statistical terms, is a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time that laid the groundwork for the game as it evolved into a national pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
66	199	23	55	6	2	1	15	1	13	25	0.276	0.321	0.342	0.662	-271.6

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
1920	PHA	AL	18	72	6	15	0	0	0	5	1	4	8	0.208	.271 (-23%)	.331 (-25%)	.363 (-43%)	.694 (-34%)	-381.2
1921	PHA	AL	48	127	17	40	6	2	1	10	0	9	17	0.315	.286 (+10%)	.344 (+5%)	.395 (+6%)	.739 (+5%)	109.6