Johnny Priest

Born: 6/23/1891 in St. Joseph, MO, USA

Died: 11/4/1979 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-05-30 | Final Game: 1912-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Gooding Priest

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Biography

Johnny Priest was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from May 30, 1911, to September 7, 1912, during a period when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would define the following decades. Priest's time in the Major Leagues was brief, appearing in only 10 games, but he made his mark with a handful of notable contributions on the field. In his limited time in the majors, Priest recorded 4 hits and 3 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .174. He exhibited speed on the bases, stealing 3 bases throughout his career. Although he did not hit any home runs, his ability to contribute in other facets of the game showcased his versatility as a player. Johnny Priest's career, though short-lived and not statistically overwhelming, reflects the experiences of many athletes from that era who navigated the challenges of professional baseball in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	23	3	4	0	0	0	3	3	2	3	0.174	0.269	0.174	0.443	0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 51.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.443 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1911	NYY	AL	8	21	2	3	0	0	0	2	3	2	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	NYY	AL	2	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	5	0	7	7	3	0
3B	2	0	1	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	NYA	2B	5	0	7	7	3	0
1911	NYA	3B	2	0	1	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	5
Third Base	2