Johnny Gee
Born: 12/7/1915 in Syracuse, NY, USA
Died: 1/23/1988 in Cortland, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-09-17 | Final Game: 1946-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'9" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: John Alexander Gee
Biography
Johnny Gee was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Born in 1915, Gee's career spanned from 1939 to 1946, a period that coincided with significant changes in the game, including the onset of World War II which impacted many players' careers. He finished his time in the majors with a record of 7-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.41, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound.
Over his career, Gee accumulated 65 strikeouts and recorded one save, demonstrating his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his win-loss record may not have defined him as a dominant force in the league, his perseverance and skill as a left-handed pitcher were evident. Gee's contributions came during an era when baseball was evolving, and he played a role in paving the way for future generations of players who would follow in his footsteps.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | 44 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 175.3 | 209 | 86 | 8 | 64 | 65 | 4.41 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 4.12 | 688.5 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6.14 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 4 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 82.0 | 89 | 39 | 27 | 18 | 4.28 | -873.0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 7.15 | 53.1 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 | 60 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 3.99 | 120.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 51 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.157 | 0.204 | 0.196 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 15 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | PIT | NL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 13 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 44 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | PIT | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | PIT | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1935, 1936, 1937 |