Johnny Mann, baseball player, 1928-1928

Johnny Mann

Born: 2/4/1898 in Fontanet, IN, USA

Died: 3/31/1977 in Terre Haute, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-18 | Final Game: 1928-05-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Leo Mann

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Biography

Johnny Mann was a professional baseball player born in 1898, who played as a position player during a brief career from April 18 to May 23, 1928. Despite his short tenure in Major League Baseball, Mann made an impact in the limited time he spent on the field. He appeared in six games, where he recorded two hits and one run batted in, culminating in a batting average of .333. His performance showcased a brief but noteworthy glimpse of talent, reflecting the competitive nature of a league that was rapidly evolving during the late 1920s. Mann's career unfolded in an era marked by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, characterized by increased power hitting and a growing fan base. While his statistics may not tell the full story of a long and illustrious career, they highlight a moment in baseball history when every player contributed to a larger narrative of the sport's development. Johnny Mann remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who made their mark, however fleetingly, in the pursuit of the American pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.333 0.429 0.333 0.762 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +18.7% above league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +25.1% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.738 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
1928 CHW AL 6 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 CHA 3B 2 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2