Doc Johnston

Born: 9/9/1887 in Cleveland, TN, USA

Died: 2/17/1961 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-10-03 | Final Game: 1922-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Wheeler Roger Johnston

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Biography

Doc Johnston, born in 1887, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1909 until 1922. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,055 games, establishing himself as a reliable presence in the lineup. Johnston amassed a total of 992 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base and contribute offensively. He recorded 14 home runs and drove in 381 runs, demonstrating a solid power and run-producing capability during a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensively productive period. Known for his speed on the basepaths, Johnston accumulated 139 stolen bases, highlighting his aggressive playing style and ability to pressure opposing defenses. With a career batting average of .263, he was a respectable hitter who played a key role on the teams he represented. Johnston's legacy is marked by his contributions to the game during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport began to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. His dedication and performance left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1055	3774	478	992	154	68	14	381	139	264	307	0.263	0.319	0.351	0.670	-1004.9

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — near 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
1909	CIN	NL	3	10	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	CLE	AL	43	164	22	46	7	4	1	11	8	11	12	0.280	.268 (+4%)	.335 (-3%)	.358 (+9%)	.694 (+3%)	36.4
1913	CLE	AL	133	530	74	135	19	12	2	39	19	35	65	0.255	.259 (-2%)	.325 (-5%)	.345 (avg)	.670 (-2%)	-321.8
1914	CLE	AL	103	340	43	83	15	1	0	23	14	28	46	0.244	.255 (-4%)	.322 (-4%)	.339 (-13%)	.661 (-9%)	-473.4
1915	PIT	NL	147	543	71	144	19	12	5	64	26	38	40	0.265	.250 (+6%)	.318 (+3%)	.332 (+12%)	.651 (+8%)	709.5
1916	PIT	NL	114	404	33	86	10	10	0	39	17	20	42	0.213	.248 (-14%)	.314 (-17%)	.326 (-12%)	.640 (-14%)	-1133.1
1918	CLE	AL	74	273	30	62	12	2	0	25	12	26	19	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.318 (-5%)	.326 (-12%)	.645 (-9%)	-382.3
1919	CLE	AL	102	331	42	101	17	3	1	33	21	25	18	0.305	.262 (+16%)	.322 (+11%)	.347 (+10%)	.670 (+11%)	669.1
1920	CLE	AL	147	535	68	156	24	10	2	71	13	28	32	0.292	.271 (+7%)	.331 (avg)	.363 (+6%)	.694 (+3%)	238.9
1921	CLE	AL	118	384	53	114	20	7	2	46	2	29	15	0.297	.286 (+4%)	.344 (+2%)	.395 (+1%)	.739 (+2%)	139.8
1922	PHA	AL	71	260	41	65	11	7	1	29	7	24	15	0.250	.285 (-12%)	.345 (-9%)	.397 (-10%)	.743 (-9%)	-488.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	11	1	3	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1920	WS	CLE	5	11	1	3	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1023	3	9739	507	113	526
OF	2	0	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	CIN	1B	3	3	25	2	0	0
1912	CLE	1B	41	0	330	17	3	27
1913	CLE	1B	133	0	1319	76	15	76
1914	CLE	1B	90	0	847	36	12	43
1914	CLE	OF	2	0	6	0	0	0
1915	PIT	1B	147	0	1453	48	13	65
1916	PIT	1B	110	0	1042	47	14	44
1918	CLE	1B	73	0	738	40	9	25
1919	CLE	1B	98	0	957	57	16	57
1920	CLE	1B	147	0	1427	91	12	83
1921	CLE	1B	116	0	960	62	12	72
1922	PHA	1B	65	0	641	31	7	34