Johnny Rutherford

Born: 5/5/1925 in Belleville, ON, CAN

Died: 12/25/2016 in Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-30 | Final Game: 1952-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John William Rutherford

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Biography

Johnny Rutherford was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Born in 1925, he made his debut on April 30, 1952, and concluded his brief career on September 23, 1952. Over the course of his time in the league, Rutherford compiled a pitching record of 7 wins and 7 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. He recorded a total of 29 strikeouts and earned 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starting pitcher and a reliever. Rutherford's career occurred during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the post-war era where the game began to see the integration of players and the emergence of new playing styles. Although his time in the majors was short, he nevertheless left his mark, reflecting the competitive spirit of the time. His contributions on the mound, characterized by a solid yet unspectacular performance, exemplified the dedication and skill of pitchers during this dynamic era of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	7	22	11	4	0	2	97.3	97	46	9	29	29	4.25	0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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
1952	BRO	NL	7	7	22	11	4	0	2	97.3	97	46	29	29	4.25	3.70 (-15%)	-620.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	31	3	9	1	0	0	3	0	1	11	0.290	0.312	0.323	0.635	0.0

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .323 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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
1952	BRO	NL	22	31	3	9	1	0	0	3	0	1	11	0.290	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1952	WS	BRO	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	1	0	0	1.0	1	1	1	1	9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1952	WS	BRO	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	1	1	1	1	9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	22	0	3	24	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	BRO	P	22	0	3	24	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22