Johnny Washington

Born: 2/9/1915 in Montgomery, AL, USA

Died: 1999

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

Full name: John Washington

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Biography

Johnny Washington, born in 1915, is an active position player whose career in Major League Baseball continues to leave a significant mark on the game. With an impressive batting average of 0.317, Washington has established himself as a consistent offensive force, amassing 484 hits and driving in 259 runs over the course of 415 games. His ability to combine power and speed is evident in his 12 home runs and 40 stolen bases, showcasing his dynamic playing style that has captivated fans and analysts alike. Washington's excellence has not gone unnoticed, as he is a two-time All-Star, reflecting his status among the elite players of his era. His contributions to the game are especially noteworthy during a period of transition in baseball, where offensive performance and athleticism are increasingly valued. As he continues his career, Johnny Washington remains a pivotal figure in the league, known for his skillful hitting and base-running, solidifying his legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
415	1526	238	484	70	31	12	259	40	93	5	0.317	0.358	0.427	0.785	2321.6

Career AVG .317 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +18.0% above league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.785 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — +8.5% 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
1936	PC	NN2	52	154	37	53	6	5	2	34	1	18	0	0.344	.283 (+21%)	.349 (+18%)	.404 (+21%)	.753 (+19%)	555.4
1937	PC	NN2	30	108	13	33	4	1	2	15	0	3	0	0.306	.276 (+10%)	.342 (-5%)	.398 (+5%)	.740 (avg)	-25.1
1938	PC	NN2	24	86	9	23	5	1	2	21	2	8	0	0.267	.272 (-2%)	.341 (-1%)	.392 (+7%)	.734 (+3%)	34.0
1938	NBY	NN2	12	43	3	8	2	1	0	4	0	3	0	0.186	—	—	—	—	34.0
1939	NBY	NN2	30	111	19	36	6	1	1	17	1	7	0	0.324	.274 (+18%)	.342 (+8%)	.393 (+8%)	.735 (+8%)	146.6
1940	NBY	NN2	32	128	31	47	11	1	2	21	3	4	1	0.367	.267 (+37%)	.335 (+17%)	.387 (+33%)	.722 (+25%)	506.7
1941	BEG	NN2	59	228	35	72	11	8	1	36	13	12	4	0.316	.262 (+20%)	.332 (+5%)	.373 (+20%)	.705 (+13%)	410.4
1946	BEG	NN2	63	237	38	67	6	3	2	34	11	11	0	0.283	.256 (+10%)	.328 (-4%)	.358 (avg)	.687 (-2%)	-144.2
1947	BEG	NN2	57	216	30	81	11	6	0	44	7	11	0	0.375	.262 (+43%)	.336 (+21%)	.376 (+28%)	.712 (+25%)	870.8
1948	BEG	NN2	56	215	23	64	8	4	0	33	2	16	0	0.298	.263 (+13%)	.340 (+2%)	.379 (-2%)	.719 (avg)	-33.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	17	3	7	3	0	0	5	1	0	0.412

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1948	NLC	BEG	4	17	3	7	3	0	0	5	1	0	0.412

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	386	380	3481	143	71	220
2B	12	11	19	30	6	3
3B	4	1	3	1	1	0
OF	11	9	14	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	PC	1B	35	32	306	17	4	15
1936	PC	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1936	PC	3B	4	1	3	1	1	0
1936	PC	OF	9	7	12	0	1	0
1937	PC	1B	20	19	181	7	4	13
1937	PC	2B	9	9	17	26	3	3
1937	PC	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1938	PC	1B	24	24	224	12	2	13
1938	NBY	1B	12	12	107	3	4	7
1939	NBY	1B	30	30	243	7	5	12
1940	NBY	1B	31	30	259	13	9	14
1940	NBY	2B	2	2	2	3	3	0
1941	BEG	1B	59	59	517	26	15	39
1946	BEG	1B	63	62	576	19	9	29
1947	BEG	1B	57	57	531	19	9	41
1948	BEG	1B	55	55	537	20	10	37