Jimmy Johnston, baseball player, 1911-1926

Jimmy Johnston

Born: 12/10/1889 in Cleveland, TN, USA

Died: 2/14/1967 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-05-03 | Final Game: 1926-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: James Harle Johnston

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Biography

Jimmy Johnston was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1926. Born in 1889, Johnston made his mark in an era characterized by a transition in baseball dynamics, where the sport was beginning to embrace a more aggressive style of play. Over the course of 1,377 games, he established himself as a reliable hitter and a formidable base runner. With a career batting average of .294, Johnston accumulated 1,493 hits, showcasing his consistent offensive prowess. He also recorded 22 home runs and drove in 410 runs, reflecting his ability to contribute significantly to his team's scoring efforts. In addition to his offensive skills, Johnston was known for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 169 bases throughout his career. His all-around abilities made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies. Johnston's contributions during the early 20th century helped shape the evolving game of baseball, as players began to emphasize speed and contact hitting. His legacy remains significant, as he navigated an era that set the stage for future generations of players who would continue to redefine the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1933 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1377 5070 754 1493 185 75 22 410 169 391 247 0.294 0.347 0.374 0.721 2683.4

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.703 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
1911 CHW AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 CHC NL 50 101 9 23 3 2 1 8 3 4 9 0.228 .255 (-11%) .322 (-18%) .339 (-4%) .661 (-11%) -212.7
1916 BRO NL 118 425 58 107 13 8 1 26 22 35 38 0.252 .248 (+1%) .314 (avg) .326 (avg) .640 (avg) -30.4
1917 BRO NL 103 330 33 89 10 4 0 25 16 23 28 0.270 .248 (+8%) .312 (+3%) .323 (avg) .635 (+1%) 78.3
1918 BRO NL 123 484 54 136 16 8 0 27 22 33 31 0.281 .255 (+10%) .318 (+3%) .326 (+6%) .645 (+5%) 331.5
1919 BRO NL 117 405 56 114 11 4 1 23 11 29 26 0.281 .262 (+7%) .322 (+4%) .347 (-3%) .670 (avg) 33.0
1920 BRO NL 155 635 87 185 17 12 1 52 19 43 23 0.291 .271 (+7%) .331 (+2%) .363 (-1%) .694 (+1%) 44.9
1921 BRO NL 152 624 104 203 41 14 5 56 28 45 26 0.325 .286 (+14%) .344 (+8%) .395 (+16%) .739 (+12%) 1510.5
1922 BRO NL 138 567 110 181 20 7 4 49 18 38 17 0.319 .285 (+12%) .345 (+5%) .397 (+1%) .743 (+3%) 360.3
1923 BRO NL 151 625 111 203 29 11 4 60 16 53 15 0.325 .282 (+15%) .344 (+10%) .390 (+9%) .734 (+9%) 1219.4
1924 BRO NL 86 315 51 94 11 2 2 29 5 27 10 0.298 .283 (+5%) .345 (+3%) .389 (-6%) .734 (-2%) -63.1
1925 BRO NL 123 431 63 128 13 3 2 43 7 45 15 0.297 .288 (+3%) .349 (+5%) .407 (-13%) .756 (-4%) -214.8
1926 BSN NL 23 57 7 14 1 0 1 5 2 10 3 0.246 .279 (-12%) .345 (+4%) .390 (-19%) .735 (-8%) -48.0
1926 NY1 NL 37 69 11 16 0 0 0 5 0 6 5 0.232 .279 (-17%) .345 (-15%) .390 (-41%) .735 (-29%) -48.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 24 3 6 0 1 0 0 1 2 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1920 WS BRO 4 14 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.214
1916 WS BRO 3 10 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0.300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 49 0 424 38 12 16
2B 243 0 560 820 73 117
3B 448 0 473 815 103 70
OF 354 0 691 53 38 13
SS 178 0 391 631 64 99

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 CHA OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1914 CHN 2B 4 0 11 9 3 0
1914 CHN OF 28 0 58 7 5 3
1916 BRO OF 106 0 224 16 9 3
1917 BRO 1B 14 0 106 14 5 3
1917 BRO 2B 3 0 6 13 2 0
1917 BRO 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0
1917 BRO OF 66 0 150 8 7 1
1917 BRO SS 4 0 7 2 3 1
1918 BRO 1B 21 0 197 16 4 8
1918 BRO 2B 1 0 2 1 0 1
1918 BRO 3B 4 0 5 13 0 0
1918 BRO OF 96 0 178 18 9 4
1919 BRO 1B 2 0 18 2 0 1
1919 BRO 2B 87 0 157 294 19 31
1919 BRO OF 14 0 24 0 1 0
1919 BRO SS 1 0 2 6 0 0
1920 BRO 3B 146 0 159 282 31 21
1920 BRO OF 7 0 10 1 1 1
1920 BRO SS 3 0 2 6 0 0
1921 BRO 3B 150 0 162 312 33 34
1921 BRO SS 3 0 6 9 2 2
1922 BRO 2B 62 0 162 210 21 36
1922 BRO 3B 26 0 36 35 5 1
1922 BRO SS 50 0 102 189 16 34
1923 BRO 2B 84 0 221 291 28 49
1923 BRO 3B 14 0 13 26 3 1
1923 BRO SS 52 0 135 215 20 30
1924 BRO 1B 4 0 22 1 0 0
1924 BRO 3B 10 0 12 15 2 0
1924 BRO OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1924 BRO SS 63 0 136 203 22 32
1925 BRO 1B 8 0 81 5 3 4
1925 BRO 3B 81 0 76 110 24 10
1925 BRO OF 20 0 31 3 6 1
1925 BRO SS 2 0 1 1 1 0
1926 BSN 2B 2 0 1 2 0 0
1926 BSN 3B 14 0 10 22 5 3
1926 BSN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1926 NY1 OF 14 0 13 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 49
Second Base 243
Third Base 448
Shortstop 179
Left Field 77
Center Field 130
Right Field 165

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1924 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 3.0 80 0