Johnny Johnston, baseball player, 1913-1913

Johnny Johnston

Born: 3/28/1890 in Longview, TX, USA

Died: 3/7/1940 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-10 | Final Game: 1913-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: John Thomas Johnston

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Biography

Johnny Johnston, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1913 until September 4, 1913, a season in which he played primarily as a position player. Over the course of 111 games, Johnston compiled 85 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 27 runs, finishing the season with a batting average of .224. In addition to his offensive contributions, he demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 11 bases during his brief career. Johnston played during a transformative time in baseball, characterized by the waning days of the deadball era, when teams relied heavily on speed and strategy rather than the power-hitting that would come to dominate the game in later decades. Though his time in the majors was short-lived, Johnston's contributions reflect the evolving nature of the sport and the competitive spirit of early 20th-century baseball players. His legacy serves as a reminder of the many athletes who shaped the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 380 37 85 14 4 2 27 11 42 51 0.224 0.308 0.297 0.605 -624.2

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.605 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1913 SLA AL 111 380 37 85 14 4 2 27 11 42 51 0.224 .259 (-14%) .325 (-5%) .345 (-14%) .670 (-10%) -624.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 107 0 222 23 9 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 SLA OF 107 0 222 23 9 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 106
Right Field 1