John Campbell
Born: 9/13/1907 in Washington, DC, USA
Died: 4/24/1995 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-07-23 | Final Game: 1933-07-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 184 lbs
Full name: John Millard Campbell
Biography
John Campbell, born in 1907, had a brief but notable presence in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a single day on July 23, 1933, during which he played as a position player. Despite the brevity of his career, Campbell's appearance in a major league game serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to reach the highest level of the sport during an era characterized by intense competition and the evolving landscape of baseball.
In his sole game, Campbell recorded no hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical line may not reflect the accomplishments typically celebrated in baseball history, his journey to the major leagues underscores the challenges faced by players in the early 20th century, a time when many talented individuals vied for limited opportunities. Campbell's legacy, while small in the context of major league achievements, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dreams and aspirations of countless players of his era.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.250 | 0.400 | 0.250 | 0.650 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.250 | 0.400 | 0.250 | 0.650 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1925, 1926, 1927 |