Johnny Lush

Born: 10/8/1885 in Williamsport, PA, USA

Died: 11/18/1946 in Beverly Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-16 | Final Game: 1910-10-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Charles Lush

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Biography

Johnny Lush was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1904 to 1910. Born in 1885, Lush made his mark during an era when the game was characterized by its focus on pitching and defense. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 66 wins and 85 losses, accompanied by an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.68. His ability to keep runs off the board was evidenced by his 490 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. Lush's contributions to his teams were further highlighted by his two saves, a relatively rare statistic during the early years of baseball, when the concept of specialized relief pitchers was not yet fully established. His playing style emphasized control and finesse, which allowed him to succeed against some of the best hitters of his time. Despite not achieving a winning record, Lush's ERA reflects his effectiveness on the mound and his role in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. Johnny Lush remains a notable figure in baseball history for his contributions during a formative period of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
66	85	182	155	105	16	2	1239.3	1169	369	17	413	490	2.68	0

Career ERA 2.68 vs. league average 2.63 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
1904	PHI	NL	0	6	7	6	3	0	0	42.7	52	17	27	27	3.59	2.66 (-35%)	-952.7
1905	PHI	NL	2	0	2	2	1	0	0	17.0	12	3	8	8	1.59	2.82 (+44%)	-150.5
1906	PHI	NL	18	15	37	35	24	5	0	281.0	254	74	119	151	2.37	2.68 (+11%)	-1193.6
1907	PHI	NL	3	5	8	8	5	2	0	57.3	48	19	21	20	2.98	2.50 (-19%)	-345.9
1907	STL	NL	7	10	20	19	15	3	0	144.0	132	40	42	71	2.50	2.50 (avg)	-
1908	STL	NL	11	18	38	32	23	3	1	250.7	221	59	57	93	2.12	2.40 (+12%)	-
1909	STL	NL	11	18	34	28	21	2	0	221.3	215	77	69	66	3.13	2.55 (-23%)	-
1910	STL	NL	14	13	36	25	13	1	1	225.3	235	80	70	54	3.20	2.79 (-15%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
377	993	107	252	40	11	2	94	28	69	127	0.254	0.307	0.322	0.630	343.7

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.622 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
1904	PHI	NL	106	369	39	102	22	3	2	42	12	27	46	0.276	.246 (+12%)	.300 (+12%)	.321 (+15%)	.622 (+13%)	860.7
1905	PHI	NL	6	16	3	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	PHI	NL	76	212	28	56	7	1	0	15	6	14	35	0.264	.247 (+7%)	.307 (+1%)	.315 (-3%)	.622 (-1%)	-39.3
1907	PHI	NL	17	40	5	8	1	1	0	5	1	1	6	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	STL	NL	35	82	6	23	2	3	0	5	4	5	6	0.280	.245 (+14%)	.304 (+6%)	.308 (+22%)	.613 (+14%)	0.0
1908	STL	NL	45	89	7	15	2	0	0	2	1	7	10	0.169	.240 (-30%)	.298 (-23%)	.306 (-38%)	.605 (-31%)	-394.4
1909	STL	NL	45	92	11	22	5	0	0	14	2	6	11	0.239	.244 (-2%)	.306 (-4%)	.312 (-6%)	.618 (-5%)	-75.6
1910	STL	NL	47	93	8	21	1	3	0	10	2	8	11	0.226	.249 (-10%)	.317 (-10%)	.326 (-8%)	.644 (-9%)	-147.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	64	64	542	31	30	27
OF	72	66	113	7	12	1
P	182	155	64	350	33	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	PHI	1B	62	62	526	28	29	27
1904	PHI	OF	33	33	54	3	5	0
1904	PHI	P	7	6	3	13	1	1
1905	PHI	OF	3	2	6	0	3	0
1905	PHI	P	2	2	0	6	1	0
1906	PHI	1B	2	2	16	3	1	0
1906	PHI	OF	22	21	41	3	1	1
1906	PHI	P	37	35	18	89	11	2
1907	PHI	OF	4	3	6	1	3	0
1907	PHI	P	8	8	2	18	0	2
1907	SLN	OF	7	5	2	0	0	0
1907	SLN	P	20	19	9	35	4	2
1908	SLN	P	38	32	15	73	7	0
1909	SLN	OF	3	2	4	0	0	0
1909	SLN	P	34	28	9	60	4	0
1910	SLN	P	36	25	8	56	5	2