John Russell, baseball player, 1917-1922

John Russell

Born: 10/20/1894 in San Mateo, CA, USA

Died: 11/19/1930 in Ely, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-07-04 | Final Game: 1922-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Albert Russell

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Biography

John Russell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1917 to May 2, 1922. He played during a transitional era in baseball, which was marked by the end of the deadball era and the onset of the more offensively charged 1920s. Russell's tenure in Major League Baseball saw him take the mound for several teams, showcasing his skills in a time when pitching was evolving, and the strategy of the game was beginning to shift. Throughout his career, Russell compiled a record of 2-7, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4, and struck out 19 batters. He also recorded one save, highlighting his capability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most prominent pitchers of his era, Russell's dedication to the game and his role during a pivotal time in baseball history remain significant. He retired on May 2, 1922, leaving a legacy that reflects the challenges and changes faced by pitchers in the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 7 21 11 5 0 1 90.0 103 54 4 46 19 5.40 0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 54.1% worse 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
1917 BRO NL 0 1 5 1 1 0 0 16.0 12 8 6 1 4.50 2.69 (-67%) -563.6
1918 BRO NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 2 1 0 18.00 — 0.0
1921 CHW AL 2 5 11 9 4 0 0 66.3 82 39 35 15 5.29 4.02 (-32%) -
1922 CHW AL 0 1 4 1 0 0 1 6.7 7 5 4 3 6.75 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 30 1 11 2 0 0 2 0 3 8 0.367 0.424 0.433 0.858 0.0

Career AVG .367 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +35.2% above league average.

Career OBP .424 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +27.6% above league average.

Career SLG .433 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.858 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — +22.9% 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
1917 BRO NL 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1918 BRO NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1921 CHW AL 11 25 1 10 2 0 0 1 0 2 7 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1922 CHW AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 21 0 5 20 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 BRO P 5 0 1 3 0 0
1918 BRO P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1921 CHA P 11 0 3 14 0 0
1922 CHA P 4 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21