Johnny Gill
Born: 3/27/1905 in Nashville, TN, USA
Died: 12/26/1984 in Nashville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-08-28 | Final Game: 1936-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John Wesley Gill
Biography
Johnny Gill was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s and throughout the 1930s. He played primarily as a position player from his debut on August 28, 1927, until his final game on September 27, 1936. Over the course of his career, Gill appeared in 118 games, where he collected 79 hits, including 10 home runs and 45 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .245. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base.
Gill's playing career took place during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to shift toward a more power-oriented style following the deadball era. While he may not have been one of the game's premier stars, his contributions to his teams were vital during a competitive time in baseball history. Johnny Gill's legacy is marked by his resilience and adaptability, traits that characterized many players of his era as they navigated the changing dynamics of America's pastime.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.500 | .000 | 0.500 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.500 | .000 | 0.500 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 322 | 39 | 79 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 45 | 1 | 23 | 43 | 0.245 | 0.306 | 0.398 | 0.703 | -322.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CLE | AL | 21 | 60 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0.217 | -123.8 |
| 1928 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | WSN | AL | 8 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 13 | 53 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.245 | -58.5 |
| 1935 | CHC | NL | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CHC | NL | 71 | 174 | 20 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 0.253 | -140.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 79 | 0 | 145 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CLE | OF | 17 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931 | WS1 | OF | 8 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1934 | WS1 | OF | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | CHN | OF | 41 | 0 | 72 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 51 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 25 |