Johnny Mostil

Born: 6/1/1896 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/10/1970 in Midlothian, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-06-20 | Final Game: 1929-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: John Anthony Mostil

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Biography

Johnny Mostil was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1918 to 1929. Born in 1896, Mostil made his mark during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the 1920s. Over the course of his career, he played in 972 games, amassing 1,054 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .301. His offensive contributions included 23 home runs and 376 RBIs, alongside 176 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and ability to impact the game both on the bases and at the plate. Mostil's playing style was defined by his combination of contact hitting and agility, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. He was known for his keen batting eye and ability to get on base, facilitating scoring opportunities for his teammates. His career unfolded during a period when the game was evolving, and he was part of a generation of players who helped set the stage for the modern era of baseball. Johnny Mostil's contributions to the sport remain significant, as he exemplified the skill and determination that characterized many players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
972	3507	618	1054	209	82	23	376	176	415	336	0.301	0.386	0.427	0.812	8141.0

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OBP .386 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.812 vs. league average 0.737 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
1918	CHW	AL	10	33	4	9	2	2	0	4	1	1	6	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	CHW	AL	100	326	43	98	21	7	3	42	10	28	35	0.301	.286 (+5%)	.344 (+10%)	.395 (+10%)	.739 (+10%)	702.9
1922	CHW	AL	132	458	74	139	28	14	7	70	14	38	39	0.303	.285 (+6%)	.345 (+8%)	.397 (+19%)	.743 (+14%)	1272.4
1923	CHW	AL	153	546	91	159	37	15	3	64	41	62	51	0.291	.282 (+3%)	.344 (+9%)	.390 (+10%)	.734 (+10%)	1175.8
1924	CHW	AL	118	385	75	125	22	5	4	49	7	45	41	0.325	.283 (+14%)	.345 (+16%)	.389 (+13%)	.734 (+14%)	1215.4
1925	CHW	AL	153	605	135	181	36	16	2	50	43	90	52	0.299	.288 (+4%)	.349 (+14%)	.407 (+4%)	.756 (+9%)	1417.3
1926	CHW	AL	148	600	120	197	41	15	4	42	35	79	55	0.328	.279 (+17%)	.345 (+20%)	.390 (+20%)	.735 (+20%)	2685.1
1927	CHW	AL	13	16	3	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	CHW	AL	133	503	69	136	19	8	0	51	23	66	54	0.270	.280 (-4%)	.342 (+5%)	.395 (-14%)	.737 (-5%)	-327.9
1929	CHW	AL	12	35	4	8	3	0	0	3	1	6	2	0.229	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	10	15	23	3	4
3B	5	10	11	2	1
OF	907	2561	101	79	25
SS	1	2	2	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1918	CHA	2B	9	15	21	3	4
1921	CHA	2B	1	0	2	0	0
1921	CHA	OF	91	215	12	13	1
1922	CHA	OF	123	333	9	12	2
1923	CHA	3B	5	10	11	2	1
1923	CHA	OF	143	422	21	12	7
1923	CHA	SS	1	2	2	1	1
1924	CHA	OF	102	281	13	8	2
1925	CHA	OF	153	446	11	7	5
1926	CHA	OF	147	440	15	15	4
1927	CHA	OF	6	5	1	1	0
1928	CHA	OF	131	394	18	10	3
1929	CHA	OF	11	25	1	1	1