Johnny Rawlings, baseball player, 1914-1926

Johnny Rawlings

Born: 8/17/1892 in Bloomfield, IA, USA

Died: 10/16/1972 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1926-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: John William Rawlings

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Biography

Johnny Rawlings, born in 1892, was a prominent American baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1926. Known for his versatility as a position player, Rawlings played a total of 1,080 games, amassing 928 hits over the course of his career. He was recognized for his solid batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .250, and he contributed significantly to his teams with 303 RBIs and 14 home runs. In addition to his offensive contributions, Rawlings also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 92 bases throughout his time in the league. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Rawlings was part of the game as it evolved from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive production. His ability to get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While he may not have been a household name, his consistent performance and dedication to the game have solidified his place in baseball history. After retiring on September 13, 1926, Rawlings left behind a legacy as a skilled player who contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
45.0 40.0 2.0 10.0 2.0 0 0 3.0 2.0 0 0 0.250 0.286 0.300 0.586

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1926 29.0 28.0 2.0 6.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.214 0.214 0.286 0.500
1930 16.0 12.0 0 4.0 0 0 0 3.0 2.0 0 0 0.333 0.429 0.333 0.762

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1080 3719 409 928 122 28 14 303 92 257 275 0.250 0.303 0.309 0.611 -7946.1

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
1914 CIN NL 33 60 9 13 1 0 0 8 1 6 8 0.217 .255 (-15%) .322 (-11%) .339 (-31%) .661 (-21%) -186.7
1914 KCF FL 61 193 19 41 3 0 0 15 6 22 25 0.212 .255 (-17%) .322 (-8%) .339 (-33%) .661 (-21%) -186.7
1915 KCF FL 120 399 40 86 9 2 2 24 17 27 40 0.216 .250 (-14%) .318 (-16%) .332 (-21%) .651 (-18%) -1348.9
1917 BSN NL 122 371 37 95 9 4 2 31 12 38 32 0.256 .248 (+3%) .312 (+8%) .323 (-2%) .635 (+3%) 331.4
1918 BSN NL 111 410 32 85 7 3 0 21 10 30 31 0.207 .255 (-19%) .318 (-17%) .326 (-27%) .645 (-22%) -1593.3
1919 BSN NL 77 275 30 70 8 2 1 16 10 16 20 0.255 .262 (-3%) .322 (-8%) .347 (-11%) .670 (-9%) -463.7
1920 BSN NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1920 PHI NL 98 384 39 90 19 2 3 30 9 22 25 0.234 .271 (-14%) .331 (-16%) .363 (-12%) .694 (-14%) 0.0
1921 PHI NL 60 254 20 74 14 2 1 16 4 8 12 0.291 .286 (+2%) .344 (-8%) .395 (-5%) .739 (-6%) -333.7
1921 NY1 NL 86 307 40 82 8 1 1 30 4 18 19 0.267 .286 (-7%) .344 (-8%) .395 (-22%) .739 (-15%) -333.7
1922 NY1 NL 88 308 46 87 13 8 1 30 7 23 15 0.282 .285 (-1%) .345 (-1%) .397 (-3%) .743 (-2%) -132.5
1923 PIT NL 119 461 53 131 18 4 1 45 9 25 29 0.284 .282 (avg) .344 (-6%) .390 (-11%) .734 (-9%) -844.8
1924 PIT NL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1925 PIT NL 36 110 17 31 7 0 2 13 0 8 8 0.282 .288 (-2%) .349 (-4%) .407 (-2%) .756 (-3%) -54.4
1926 PIT NL 61 181 27 42 6 0 0 20 3 14 10 0.232 .279 (-17%) .345 (-17%) .390 (-32%) .735 (-25%) -804.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 30 2 10 3 0 0 4 0 3 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1921 WS NY1 8 30 2 10 3 0 0 4 0 3 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 709 0 1530 2233 123 362
3B 16 0 9 19 3 1
OF 29 0 49 9 1 2
SS 280 0 516 923 93 96

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CIN 2B 7 0 3 17 2 1
1914 CIN 3B 10 0 6 17 3 1
1914 CIN SS 5 0 8 8 2 0
1914 KCF SS 61 0 121 222 23 25
1915 KCF SS 120 0 209 366 46 36
1917 BSN 2B 96 0 177 290 11 40
1917 BSN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1917 BSN OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1917 BSN SS 17 0 30 56 3 6
1918 BSN 2B 20 0 35 45 1 5
1918 BSN OF 18 0 36 8 0 2
1918 BSN SS 71 0 137 256 18 27
1919 BSN 2B 58 0 105 169 11 20
1919 BSN OF 10 0 13 1 0 0
1919 BSN SS 5 0 9 15 1 2
1920 BSN 2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1920 PHI 2B 97 0 221 321 17 53
1921 PHI 2B 60 0 138 215 17 32
1921 NY1 2B 86 0 204 280 15 61
1921 NY1 SS 1 0 2 0 0 0
1922 NY1 2B 77 0 166 252 7 45
1922 NY1 3B 5 0 3 1 0 0
1923 PIT 2B 119 0 294 388 30 68
1925 PIT 2B 29 0 60 91 3 12
1926 PIT 2B 59 0 126 164 9 25

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 709
Third Base 18
Shortstop 279
Left Field 8
Center Field 1
Right Field 24