Johnny Tillman

Born: 10/6/1893 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

Died: 4/7/1964 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-20 | Final Game: 1915-09-22

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

Full name: John Lawrence Tillman

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Biography

Johnny Tillman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1915 to September 22, 1915. Despite the limited time he spent in the league, Tillman made a notable impact during his appearances on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 1-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 0.9, showcasing his effectiveness as a pitcher. Over his short tenure, he recorded 6 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters effectively. Playing during the early years of the 20th century, Tillman's era was characterized by a focus on pitching finesse and strategy, often referred to as the deadball era. This period emphasized low-scoring games and a strong emphasis on defense, qualities that suited Tillman's skill set. Although his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Johnny Tillman remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his brief yet impactful contributions to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	2	1	0	0	0	10.0	6	1	0	4	6	0.90	0

Career ERA 0.90 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 68.9% 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
1915	SLA	AL	1	0	2	1	0	0	0	10.0	6	1	4	6	0.90	2.90 (+69%)	120.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	0.250	0.000	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 61.6% 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
1915	SLA	AL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	SLA	P	2	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2