Johnny Rigney

Born: 10/28/1914 in Oak Park, IL, USA

Died: 10/21/1984 in Lombard, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-21 | Final Game: 1947-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Dungan Rigney

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Biography

Johnny Rigney was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 until 1947. Born in 1914, Rigney made a significant impact on the mound during an era that saw the transition from the more traditional styles of play to a game that embraced greater offensive strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 63 wins and 64 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.59, showcasing his ability to compete effectively in a challenging league. Rigney was known for his durability and skill, striking out a total of 605 batters during his time in the majors. Although he recorded only five saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were pivotal for the teams he played for. His career spanned the late 1930s to the mid-1940s, a period marked by World War II when many players served in the military, creating unique opportunities and challenges in the game. Rigney's performances and adaptability during this dynamic time in baseball history solidified his place in the annals of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
63	64	197	132	66	10	5	1186.3	1101	473	90	450	605	3.59	0

Career ERA 3.59 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 10.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1937	CHW	AL	2	5	22	4	0	0	1	90.7	107	50	46	38	4.96	4.34 (-14%)	-
1938	CHW	AL	9	9	38	12	7	1	1	167.0	164	66	72	84	3.56	4.35 (+18%)	-
1939	CHW	AL	15	8	35	29	11	2	0	218.7	208	90	84	119	3.70	4.28 (+14%)	-
1940	CHW	AL	14	18	39	33	19	2	3	280.7	240	97	90	141	3.11	4.21 (+26%)	-
1941	CHW	AL	13	13	30	29	18	3	0	237.0	224	101	92	119	3.84	3.94 (+3%)	-
1942	CHW	AL	3	3	7	7	6	0	0	59.0	40	21	16	34	3.20	3.57 (+10%)	-
1946	CHW	AL	5	5	15	11	3	2	0	82.7	76	37	35	51	4.03	3.59 (-12%)	-
1947	CHW	AL	2	3	11	7	2	0	0	50.7	42	11	15	19	1.95	3.97 (+51%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
198	401	25	71	11	1	0	27	1	17	113	0.177	0.211	0.209	0.420	-1981.5

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.420 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1937	CHW	AL	22	30	4	5	0	0	0	0	4	9	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	CHW	AL	38	55	1	8	1	0	4	0	1	17	0.145	.272 (-47%)	.341 (-53%)	.392 (-58%)	.734 (-56%)	-537.7
1939	CHW	AL	35	80	4	16	4	0	7	0	2	18	0.200	.274 (-27%)	.342 (-36%)	.393 (-36%)	.735 (-36%)	-514.3
1940	CHW	AL	40	93	5	20	4	0	7	1	3	28	0.215	.267 (-20%)	.335 (-29%)	.387 (-33%)	.722 (-31%)	-509.4
1941	CHW	AL	30	84	8	17	1	1	5	0	6	27	0.202	.262 (-23%)	.332 (-23%)	.373 (-36%)	.705 (-30%)	-420.1
1942	CHW	AL	7	19	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.053	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CHW	AL	15	26	2	4	1	0	4	0	0	7	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CHW	AL	11	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0