Johnny Peacock

Born: 1/10/1910 in Fremont, NC, USA

Died: 10/17/1981 in Wilson, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-23 | Final Game: 1945-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Gaston Peacock

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Biography

Johnny Peacock was a professional baseball player born in 1910, whose career spanned from 1937 to 1945. As a versatile position player, he appeared in 619 games, amassing a total of 455 hits. Peacock showcased his ability to contribute offensively with a batting average of .262, complemented by 194 runs batted in and a single home run throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he recorded 14 stolen bases, demonstrating an aggressive playing style that was characteristic of the era. Peacock played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the Great Depression and the early years of World War II, which significantly impacted the sport and its athletes. His contributions on the field were vital for the teams he played for, as he navigated the challenges of competition during a time when many players were serving in the military. Johnny Peacock's career, while not filled with towering statistics, reflects the dedication and perseverance of a player who made his mark in the game during a pivotal chapter in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
619	1734	175	455	74	16	1	194	14	183	73	0.262	0.333	0.325	0.658	-1624.2

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1937	BOS	AL	9	32	3	10	2	1	0	6	0	1	0	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	BOS	AL	72	195	29	59	7	1	1	39	4	17	4	0.303	.272 (+11%)	.341 (+5%)	.392 (-7%)	.734 (-2%)	-27.5
1939	BOS	AL	92	274	33	76	11	4	0	36	1	29	11	0.277	.274 (+1%)	.342 (+1%)	.393 (-12%)	.735 (-6%)	-262.8
1940	BOS	AL	63	131	20	37	4	1	0	13	1	23	10	0.282	.267 (+6%)	.335 (+16%)	.387 (-15%)	.722 (-1%)	85.6
1941	BOS	AL	79	261	28	74	20	1	0	27	2	21	3	0.284	.262 (+8%)	.332 (+2%)	.373 (-1%)	.705 (avg)	-4.8
1942	BOS	AL	88	286	17	76	7	3	0	25	1	21	11	0.266	.253 (+5%)	.323 (-2%)	.349 (-11%)	.672 (-7%)	-347.1
1943	BOS	AL	48	114	7	23	3	1	0	7	1	10	9	0.202	.255 (-21%)	.324 (-18%)	.346 (-29%)	.671 (-24%)	-444.9
1944	BOS	AL	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	PHI	NL	83	253	21	57	9	3	0	21	1	31	15	0.225	.261 (-14%)	.325 (-5%)	.357 (-20%)	.683 (-13%)	0.0
1945	PHI	NL	33	74	6	15	6	0	0	6	1	6	0	0.203	.260 (-22%)	.328 (-20%)	.354 (-20%)	.683 (-20%)	-254.7
1945	BRO	NL	48	110	11	28	5	1	0	14	2	24	10	0.255	.260 (-2%)	.328 (+18%)	.354 (-10%)	.683 (+3%)	-254.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	9	0	1	2
2B	1	0	2	0	0
C	518	1863	220	36	37
OF	1	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1937	BOS	C	9	42	8	1	1
1938	BOS	1B	1	9	0	1	2
1938	BOS	C	57	177	12	3	2
1938	BOS	OF	1	1	0	0	0
1939	BOS	C	84	314	33	10	6
1940	BOS	C	48	159	13	1	0
1941	BOS	C	70	298	33	4	7
1942	BOS	C	82	280	44	4	8
1943	BOS	C	32	121	18	4	2
1944	BOS	C	2	1	1	0	0
1944	PHI	2B	1	0	2	0	0
1944	PHI	C	73	274	38	3	4
1945	PHI	C	23	55	7	2	2
1945	BRO	C	38	142	13	4	5