Tommy Johnson

Born: 3/23/1915 in Elmwood, MO, USA

Died: 3/9/1980 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Thomas V. Johnson

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Biography

Tommy Johnson, born in 1915, is an active pitcher known for his tenacity on the mound and his contributions to his team's efforts. With a career record of 11-20, he showcases the challenges and competitive nature of professional baseball. Johnson maintains an earned run average (ERA) of 4.79, demonstrating his ability to navigate the complexities of opposing lineups while continuing to develop his craft. Over the course of his career, he has struck out 103 batters and recorded 2 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starting pitcher and a reliable option in relief situations. As an active player, Johnson's journey reflects the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. His presence in the league during this era underscores the importance of perseverance and adaptation in a sport that is constantly changing. With each appearance on the mound, he not only seeks to improve his individual statistics but also plays a critical role in the broader narrative of the game, inspiring future generations of pitchers. Johnson's ongoing commitment to excellence continues to resonate within the baseball community, as he pursues further achievements in his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 20 58 33 11 2 2 278.3 346 148 9 115 103 4.79 0

Career ERA 4.79 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1937 SL2 NAL 2 9 13 11 7 0 0 90.3 132 65 38 31 6.48 4.34 (-49%) -111.9
1938 CAG NAL 6 2 19 11 2 1 0 95.0 99 31 32 34 2.94 4.35 (+32%) 1510.2
1939 CAG NAL 3 3 16 6 1 1 1 55.0 62 21 22 20 3.44 4.28 (+20%) 300.0
1940 CAG NAL 0 5 6 4 1 0 0 28.7 42 23 15 9 7.22 4.21 (-71%) -360.1
1942 CAG NAL 0 1 4 1 0 0 1 9.3 11 8 8 9 7.71 3.57 (-116%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 106 4 13 2 0 0 3 0 5 2 0.123 0.162 0.142 0.304 0.0

Career AVG .123 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career OBP .162 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career SLG .142 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.304 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 57.9% 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
1937 SL2 NAL 13 38 2 8 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1938 CAG NAL 19 32 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1939 CAG NAL 16 16 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1940 CAG NAL 7 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 CAG NAL 6 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 58 34 12 90 12 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 SL2 P 13 11 4 29 6 2
1938 CAG P 19 11 5 33 5 1
1939 CAG P 16 7 1 17 0 0
1940 CAG OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 CAG P 6 4 2 8 0 0
1942 CAG P 4 1 0 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 58
Right Field 1