Roy Johnson

Born: 2/23/1903 in Pryor, OK, USA

Died: 9/10/1973 in Tacoma, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-18 | Final Game: 1938-04-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Roy Cleveland Johnson

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Biography

Roy Johnson, born in 1903, was a prominent position player whose career spanned from 1929 to 1938. He played a total of 1,155 games, during which he established himself as a reliable offensive force in the Major Leagues. Johnson recorded 1,292 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .296. His power at the plate was evidenced by his 58 home runs and he also contributed significantly to his teams with 556 RBIs. Johnson's speed on the basepaths was notable as he successfully stole 135 bases throughout his career, showcasing his well-rounded skill set. Playing during an era that bridged the late 1920s and the late 1930s, Johnson's career unfolded against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving game. The period was marked by a shift towards more aggressive base running and power hitting strategies, both of which Johnson embodied. His performance not only highlighted his individual talents but also reflected the changing dynamics of baseball during that time, as players began to focus more on all-around athleticism. Johnson's contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impact, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1155	4359	717	1292	275	83	58	556	135	489	380	0.296	0.369	0.437	0.806	8371.4

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OBP .369 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career SLG .437 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.806 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +8.6% 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
1929	DET	AL	148	640	128	201	45	14	10	69	20	67	60	0.314	.289 (+9%)	.353 (+7%)	.415 (+14%)	.769 (+11%)	1469.8
1930	DET	AL	125	462	84	127	30	13	2	35	17	40	46	0.275	.293 (-6%)	.354 (-6%)	.429 (-5%)	.784 (-5%)	-632.1
1931	DET	AL	151	621	107	173	37	19	8	55	33	72	51	0.279	.276 (+1%)	.338 (+5%)	.388 (+13%)	.726 (+9%)	1120.8
1932	DET	AL	49	195	33	49	14	2	3	22	7	20	26	0.251	.275 (-9%)	.335 (-3%)	.391 (avg)	.726 (-2%)	-68.0
1932	BOS	AL	94	349	70	104	24	4	11	47	13	44	41	0.298	.275 (+8%)	.335 (+13%)	.391 (+24%)	.726 (+19%)	-68.0
1933	BOS	AL	133	483	88	151	30	7	10	95	13	55	36	0.313	.270 (+16%)	.329 (+17%)	.377 (+23%)	.707 (+21%)	2051.7
1934	BOS	AL	143	569	85	182	43	10	7	119	11	54	36	0.320	.278 (+15%)	.340 (+11%)	.392 (+19%)	.733 (+15%)	1747.3
1935	BOS	AL	145	553	70	174	33	9	3	66	11	74	34	0.315	.279 (+12%)	.342 (+16%)	.399 (+6%)	.742 (+11%)	1457.4
1936	NYY	AL	63	147	21	39	8	2	1	19	3	21	14	0.265	.283 (-7%)	.349 (+3%)	.404 (-9%)	.753 (-3%)	-54.5
1937	NYY	AL	12	51	5	15	3	0	0	6	1	3	2	0.294	.276 (+6%)	.342 (-3%)	.398 (-11%)	.740 (-7%)	-62.1
1937	BSN	NL	85	260	24	72	8	3	3	22	5	38	29	0.277	.276 (avg)	.342 (+8%)	.398 (-8%)	.740 (-1%)	-62.1
1938	BSN	NL	7	29	2	5	0	0	0	1	1	1	5	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1936	WS	NYA	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	1	0
OF	1066	0	2231	128	156	22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1929	DET	OF	146	377	25	31	5
1930	DET	OF	118	218	15	16	4
1931	DET	OF	150	332	25	15	8
1932	DET	OF	48	102	3	8	0
1932	BOS	OF	85	167	6	13	0
1933	BOS	OF	125	280	14	25	3
1934	BOS	OF	137	260	12	15	1
1935	BOS	OF	142	267	21	17	1
1936	NYA	OF	33	66	2	4	0
1937	NYA	OF	12	21	0	4	0
1937	BSN	3B	1	0	0	1	0
1937	BSN	OF	63	131	5	5	0
1938	BSN	OF	7	10	0	3	0