Spud Johnson

Born: 1856 in CAN

MLB Debut: 1889-04-18 | Final Game: 1891-08-08

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

Full name: James Ralph Johnson

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Biography

Spud Johnson was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, whose career spanned from 1889 to 1891. Born in 1856, Johnson made his mark during an era characterized by the early development of professional baseball, a time when the game was evolving rapidly in terms of both rules and popularity. He played in a total of 331 games, achieving a notable batting average of .302, which demonstrated his ability to hit for both average and power. Throughout his career, Johnson accumulated 400 hits, including 4 home runs and 238 RBIs, showcasing his capacity as a reliable offensive contributor. Additionally, he exhibited significant speed on the bases, stealing 93 bases, which reflected the aggressive and dynamic style of play typical of the time. Johnson's performances contributed to the growing excitement surrounding baseball in the late 1800s, and his achievements remain a testament to the skills of early players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
331	1324	246	400	45	31	4	238	93	109	70	0.302	0.368	0.392	0.760	2859.0

Career AVG .302 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.760 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — +11.0% 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
1889	CL6	AA	116	459	91	130	14	10	2	79	34	39	47	0.283	.263 (+7%)	.334 (+6%)	.357 (+4%)	.691 (+5%)	472.5
1890	CL6	AA	135	538	106	186	23	18	1	113	43	48	0	0.346	.260 (+33%)	.336 (+22%)	.351 (+31%)	.687 (+27%)	2775.3
1891	CL4	NL	80	327	49	84	8	3	1	46	16	22	23	0.257	.254 (+1%)	.331 (-4%)	.343 (-10%)	.675 (-7%)	-388.7