Pearley Johnson

Born: 1/1/1905 in LaPlata, MD, USA

Died: 12/19/1991 in Boston, MA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Pearley Francis Johnson

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Biography

Pearley Johnson, born in 1905, is an active professional baseball player known for his role as a position player. Throughout his career, he has played in 91 games, showcasing his speed and agility on the base paths with an impressive total of 32 stolen bases. Johnson's batting average stands at 0.186, reflecting the challenges he faces at the plate, yet he contributes to his team's dynamics with 11 RBIs. While he has not hit any home runs, his ability to create opportunities on the bases highlights his strategic importance in the game. As a player in the current era of baseball, Johnson embodies the evolving nature of the sport, where speed and base running often take precedence over power hitting. His ongoing career allows him to influence younger players and contribute to the tactical approaches teams adopt today. Johnson's presence in the league serves as a reminder of the diverse skill sets that players bring to the game, emphasizing that even in a time dominated by home runs and slugging percentages, the art of base running remains a vital component of baseball strategy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
91 285 51 53 8 4 0 11 32 55 6 0.186 0.333 0.242 0.575 -845.9

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1926 BBS ECL 37 112 17 24 5 2 0 5 8 15 6 0.214 .279 (-23%) .345 (-5%) .390 (-24%) .735 (-15%) -263.6
1927 BBS ECL 48 154 29 25 3 1 0 4 24 39 0 0.162 .282 (-42%) .344 (-1%) .392 (-50%) .736 (-27%) -582.4
1933 SOX NN2 6 19 5 4 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0.211 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 7 16 11 4 2
OF 62 60 71 6 4 2
SS 16 14 30 35 13 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 BBS 2B 9 7 16 11 4 2
1926 BBS OF 11 10 12 0 0 0
1926 BBS SS 16 14 30 35 13 9
1927 BBS OF 45 44 56 6 4 2
1933 SOX OF 6 6 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Shortstop 16
Left Field 11
Center Field 2
Right Field 49