Tom Johnson

Born: 4/22/1889 in Bryan, TX, USA

Died: 9/22/1926 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Thomas Jefferson Johnson

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Biography

Tom Johnson, born in 1889, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and solid performances on the mound. With a career record of 53-32, Johnson showcases his ability to secure wins while maintaining an impressive earned run average of 3.36. His skill in striking out batters is evident in his accumulation of 310 strikeouts throughout his career, reflecting his effectiveness in challenging opposing hitters. Despite not recording any saves, Johnson's contributions as a starting pitcher have been significant in shaping his team's success. As a player in the contemporary era of baseball, Johnson navigates a landscape that emphasizes both analytics and traditional skills. His playing style exhibits a balance of strategic pitching and resilience, allowing him to adapt to the evolving game. Johnson's ongoing career continues to impact the sport, as he remains a key figure on the mound, striving to enhance his legacy within the game of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
53 32 111 89 57 6 0 749.0 682 280 20 236 310 3.36 0

Career ERA 3.36 vs. league average 3.15 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1911 NLG EAS 1 2 4 3 2 0 0 29.7 23 5 10 23 1.52 3.37 (+55%) 754.8
1914 CAG WES 2 0 2 2 2 0 0 18.0 12 2 3 7 1.00 2.93 (+66%) 336.2
1915 ABC WES 3 5 8 8 6 0 0 63.3 77 31 18 28 4.41 2.90 (-52%) -397.1
1915 CAG WES 4 4 10 8 5 0 0 62.3 56 18 18 22 2.60 2.90 (+10%) 174.4
1916 CAG WES 14 4 24 18 12 0 0 156.0 130 59 56 73 3.40 2.78 (-22%) 57.9
1917 CAG WES 7 3 13 12 8 3 0 98.0 83 28 34 38 2.57 2.69 (+4%) -49.5
1919 CAG WES 4 4 13 9 5 0 0 79.3 67 34 28 26 3.86 3.09 (-25%) -714.2
1919 DS WES 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 7.0 6 0 2 4 0.00 — 0.0
1920 CAG NNL 8 0 11 10 6 2 0 80.7 70 18 17 34 2.01 3.45 (+42%) 1439.2
1920 DS NNL 2 2 4 4 3 0 0 36.3 35 18 10 14 4.46 3.45 (-29%) -436.3
1921 CAG NNL 7 8 21 14 8 1 0 118.3 123 67 40 41 5.10 4.02 (-27%) -279.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
112 253 20 26 2 0 0 12 4 23 6 0.103 0.183 0.111 0.294 -257.0

Career AVG .103 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 60.6% below league average.

Career OBP .183 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.294 vs. league average 0.674 across their career seasons — 56.3% 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
1911 NLG EAS 4 12 1 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1914 CAG WES 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1915 ABC WES 8 22 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1915 CAG WES 11 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1916 CAG WES 24 45 5 4 0 0 0 1 0 11 0 0.089 — — — — -257.0
1917 CAG WES 13 29 3 4 1 0 0 3 1 5 0 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1919 CAG WES 13 28 3 6 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1919 DS WES 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1920 CAG NNL 11 29 3 4 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1920 DS NNL 4 16 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1921 CAG NNL 21 45 2 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 6 0.067 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 111 38 8 201 10 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 NLG P 4 0 1 4 1 1
1914 CAG P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1915 ABC P 8 0 0 13 4 1
1915 CAG OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 CAG P 10 0 1 19 0 0
1916 CAG P 24 0 3 48 2 2
1917 CAG P 13 0 1 26 1 2
1919 CAG P 13 9 0 25 0 1
1919 DS P 1 1 0 3 1 0
1920 CAG P 11 10 2 17 0 2
1920 DS P 4 4 0 11 0 0
1921 CAG P 21 14 0 34 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 111
Left Field 1