Fred Johnston, baseball player, 1924-1924

Fred Johnston

Born: 7/9/1899 in Charlotte, NC, USA

Died: 5/15/1959 in Tyler, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-06-29 | Final Game: 1924-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Wilfred Ivy Johnston

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Biography

Fred Johnston was a professional baseball player born in 1899, whose career spanned a brief period from 1924 to 1924. During his time in Major League Baseball, he played as a position player, participating in a total of 4 games. Known for his tenacity on the field, Johnston recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence in the game during the early 1920s contributed to the evolving landscape of professional baseball. Johnston's career unfolded during a time when the sport was experiencing a transition from the deadball era towards a more offensively dominant style of play. While he may not have had a lengthy or statistically prolific career, Johnston's contributions to the teams he played for reflect the passion and dedication of many players who sought to make their mark in the game during this dynamic period. His brief tenure in the major leagues highlights the challenges faced by aspiring athletes in an era that was rapidly changing the nature of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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
1924 BRO NL 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 2 1 0
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 BRO 2B 1 0 0 2 1 0
1924 BRO 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Davidson College Davidson NC 1919
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 1922