Johnny Hutchings
Born: 4/14/1916 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 4/27/1963 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-26 | Final Game: 1946-04-21
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 250 lbs
Full name: John Richard Joseph Hutchings
Biography
Johnny Hutchings was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1946. Born in 1916, Hutchings made his mark during a challenging era for baseball, which included the impacts of World War II. He played a total of six seasons in Major League Baseball, contributing to his teams with a competitive spirit and a solid skill set on the mound. Over his career, Hutchings recorded a win-loss record of 12-18 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96, showcasing his ability to keep games close and competitive.
Hutchings struck out 212 batters during his time in the league, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Additionally, he recorded six saves, highlighting his capability to close out games and play crucial roles in tight situations. Although his win-loss record may not reflect a superstar status, Hutchings was known for his tenacity and resilience, qualities that were essential for pitchers of his era. His contributions to the game during a tumultuous time remain a testament to his dedication and love for baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 18 | 155 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 471.0 | 474 | 207 | 36 | 180 | 212 | 3.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 53 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 3.50 | 226.7 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 1 | 6 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 95.7 | 110 | 44 | 22 | 36 | 4.14 | 851.4 |
| 1941 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.09 | 288.1 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.7 | 66 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 4.39 | -252.0 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 1 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 56.7 | 55 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 3.97 | -313.8 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 7 | 6 | 57 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 185.0 | 173 | 77 | 75 | 99 | 3.75 | -3092.8 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 130 | 7 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0.162 | 0.204 | 0.208 | 0.412 | -174.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | CIN | NL | 19 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 36 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CIN | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 20 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.050 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 14 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 57 | 54 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.241 | -174.5 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | WS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | WS | CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 155 | 0 | 14 | 83 | 5 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | CIN | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | BSN | P | 36 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 4 |
| 1941 | CIN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942 | BSN | P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1944 | BSN | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945 | BSN | P | 57 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 3 | 1 |
| 1946 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 155 |