Vic Johnson, baseball player, 1944-1946

Vic Johnson

Born: 8/3/1920 in Eau Claire, WI, USA

Died: 5/10/2005 in Eau Claire, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-05-03 | Final Game: 1946-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Victor Oscar Johnson

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Biography

Vic Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1946. Born in 1920, Johnson's career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, influenced by the effects of World War II, which saw many star players serve in the military, creating opportunities for younger talents. Johnson made his MLB debut on May 3, 1944, and continued to compete until June 11, 1946. Throughout his career, Johnson recorded a win-loss record of 6-8 and held an earned run average (ERA) of 5.06. He struck out 31 batters and secured 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starting pitcher and out of the bullpen. Although his tenure in the majors was relatively brief, Johnson's participation during the wartime era reflects the resilience and adaptability of players who stepped into the spotlight during challenging times in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 8 42 15 4 1 2 126.3 152 71 5 69 31 5.06 0

Career ERA 5.06 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 40.1% 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
1944 BOS AL 0 3 7 5 0 0 0 27.3 42 19 15 7 6.26 3.57 (-75%) -163.4
1945 BOS AL 6 4 26 9 4 1 2 85.3 90 38 46 21 4.01 3.67 (-9%) -1857.6
1946 CLE AL 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 13.7 20 14 8 3 9.22 3.59 (-157%) -433.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 42 2 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 6 0.119 0.119 0.143 0.262 0.0

Career AVG .119 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Career OBP .119 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 60.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.262 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 61.8% 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
1944 BOS AL 7 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 BOS AL 26 30 2 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1946 CLE AL 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 42 0 6 37 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 BOS P 7 0 1 9 1 1
1945 BOS P 26 0 4 23 2 2
1946 CLE P 9 0 1 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42