Rankin Johnson

Born: 2/4/1888 in Burnet, TX, USA

Died: 7/2/1972 in Williamsport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-20 | Final Game: 1918-07-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Adam Rankin Johnson

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Biography

Rankin Johnson, born in 1888, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 until 1918. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, just before the dawn of the live-ball era, which would significantly change the dynamics of the game. Johnson played primarily for the Chicago White Sox and was known for his skillful pitching and competitive spirit on the mound. Over the course of his career, Johnson compiled a win-loss record of 22-30, with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.92, reflecting his effectiveness as a pitcher during an era when run scoring was generally low. He registered 169 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations. Though his win total may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, Johnson's contributions to his teams and his respectable ERA indicate that he was a reliable presence on the mound during his playing days. His career, spanning just four years, came to a close on July 16, 1918, but he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	30	72	53	31	6	2	450.0	401	146	12	151	169	2.92	0

Career ERA 2.92 vs. league average 2.89 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1914	BOS	AL	3	9	16	13	4	2	0	99.3	92	34	34	24	3.08	2.93 (-5%)	-1092.5
1914	CHF	FL	9	5	16	14	12	2	0	120.0	88	21	29	60	1.57	2.93 (+46%)	307.2
1915	CHF	FL	2	4	11	6	3	0	1	57.0	58	28	23	19	4.42	2.90 (-53%)	-904.2
1915	BLF	FL	7	11	23	19	12	2	1	150.7	143	56	58	62	3.35	2.90 (-15%)	-434.9
1918	STL	NL	1	1	6	1	0	0	0	23.0	20	7	7	4	2.74	2.83 (+3%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
72	144	7	18	2	0	0	10	1	5	32	0.125	0.160	0.139	0.299	-306.5

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career SLG .139 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.299 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1914	BOS	AL	16	30	2	4	0	2	0	0	13	0.133	—	—	—	—
1914	CHF	FL	16	37	1	4	0	1	0	1	0	0.108	—	—	—	—
1915	CHF	FL	11	22	1	1	0	1	0	1	6	0.045	—	—	—	—
1915	BLF	FL	23	51	3	8	2	6	1	3	11	0.157	.250 (-37%)	.318 (-36%)	.332 (-41%)	.651 (-39%)
1918	STL	NL	6	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—