Wade Johnston

Born: 4/9/1898 in Middleport, OH, USA

Died: 3/8/1978 in Steubenville, OH, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 142 lbs

Full name: William Wade Johnston

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Biography

Wade Johnston, born in 1898, is an active professional baseball player who currently serves as a pitcher. With a career record of 4-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, Johnston has established himself as a competitive force on the mound. His ability to accumulate 46 strikeouts highlights his potential as a strikeout pitcher, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters and contributing to his team's success. Johnston's career unfolds in a modern era of baseball characterized by advanced analytics and an emphasis on pitching strategies. Though he has yet to secure a save, his ongoing contributions to the game reflect his dedication and resilience as he works to refine his craft. As he continues to compete at a high level, Johnston remains a vital player within his organization, embodying the spirit of perseverance and the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	6	15	13	4	0	0	96.7	92	43	6	30	46	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — near 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
1922	CTS	NNL	3	5	12	10	3	0	0	77.7	75	37	24	38	4.29	4.18 (-3%)	570.8
1926	KCM	NNL	1	1	3	3	1	0	0	19.0	17	6	6	8	2.84	4.11 (+31%)	-283.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
662	2587	486	790	114	55	43	367	84	276	11	0.305	0.376	0.442	0.817	5110.7

Career AVG .305 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OBP .376 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.817 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +10.2% above 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
1922	CTS	NNL	43	159	19	41	8	2	1	18	5	10	0	0.258	.285 (-10%)	.345 (-13%)	.397 (-11%)	.743 (-12%)	-363.8
1923	KCM	NNL	66	267	61	89	11	9	0	29	7	30	0	0.333	.282 (+18%)	.344 (+17%)	.390 (+13%)	.734 (+15%)	763.2
1924	BBS	ECL	56	231	44	65	5	8	2	25	9	22	9	0.281	.283 (-1%)	.345 (avg)	.389 (+2%)	.734 (+1%)	35.4
1925	KCM	NNL	76	303	55	86	17	6	4	42	5	33	0	0.284	.288 (-1%)	.349 (+1%)	.407 (+3%)	.756 (+2%)	117.2
1926	KCM	NNL	64	247	39	76	11	3	3	35	16	22	0	0.308	.279 (+10%)	.345 (+8%)	.390 (+6%)	.735 (+7%)	344.4
1927	KCM	NNL	87	333	59	110	14	7	5	51	20	32	0	0.330	.282 (+17%)	.344 (+14%)	.392 (+17%)	.736 (+16%)	1008.9
1928	DS	NNL	75	310	60	87	13	5	8	46	6	22	1	0.281	.280 (avg)	.342 (-3%)	.395 (+9%)	.737 (+4%)	153.6
1929	DS	NNL	69	254	50	92	13	4	16	68	3	27	1	0.362	.289 (+25%)	.353 (+21%)	.415 (+53%)	.769 (+38%)	1835.3
1930	DS	NNL	69	271	58	85	13	10	3	36	6	41	0	0.314	.293 (+7%)	.354 (+15%)	.429 (+9%)	.784 (+12%)	675.9
1931	DS	NNL	45	162	37	49	8	1	1	11	7	35	0	0.302	.276 (+10%)	.338 (+28%)	.388 (-1%)	.726 (+12%)	540.5
1932	AB2	NSL	2	10	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	ID	NN2	10	40	4	9	1	0	0	5	0	2	0	0.225	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
28	113	14	24	6	1	0	4	13	5	0.212

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1930	NNC	DS	7	30	6	7	2	0	1	5	0	0.233
1926	NNC	KCM	8	27	4	5	1	1	2	5	1	0.185
1925	NNC	KCM	7	29	3	5	2	0	1	2	1	0.172
1925	NWS	KCM	6	27	1	7	1	0	0	1	3	0.259

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	10	0	0	0
OF	653	567	893	52	51	10
P	15	12	2	37	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	CTS	OF	36	30	45	1	3	1
1922	CTS	P	12	10	2	34	5	1
1923	KCM	OF	66	65	79	6	1	0
1924	BBS	OF	56	56	124	8	5	1
1925	KCM	OF	76	1	2	0	0	0
1926	KCM	OF	62	59	64	3	3	0
1926	KCM	P	3	2	0	3	0	0
1927	KCM	OF	87	87	138	5	6	2
1928	DS	OF	75	74	121	7	14	0
1929	DS	OF	69	69	112	5	5	2
1930	DS	OF	69	69	95	4	9	0
1931	DS	OF	45	45	88	12	4	3
1932	AB2	1B	1	0	10	0	0	0
1932	AB2	OF	2	2	3	0	0	0
1933	ID	OF	10	10	22	1	1	1