Roy Johnson

Born: 10/1/1895 in Madill, OK, USA

Died: 1/10/1986 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-08-07 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Roy Johnson, born in 1895, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from 1918 to September 2, 1918, during which he showcased his talents in a competitive era that was transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offensive-focused game. Johnson played at a time when the dynamics of baseball were evolving, and his contributions on the mound reflected the challenges and styles of the period. Throughout his short career, Johnson compiled a win-loss record of 1-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.42. He recorded 12 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and command the pitcher's mound. Though he did not register any saves, Johnson's performance was significant in an era where pitching was often defined by endurance and strategy. His time in the league, albeit brief, contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history, highlighting the challenges faced by pitchers of his time and the evolution of the game itself.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	5	10	8	3	0	0	50.0	47	19	0	34	12	3.42	0

Career ERA 3.42 vs. league average 2.83 across their career seasons — 20.9% worse than 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
1918	PHA	AL	1	5	10	8	3	0	0	50.0	47	19	34	12	3.42	2.83 (-21%)	-1446.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	15	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.067	0.067	0.067	0.133	0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 73.9% below league average.

Career OBP .067 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 79.1% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 79.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.133 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 79.3% 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	PHA	AL	10	15	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	0	2	13	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	PHA	P	10	0	2	13	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10