Pete Johns
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1918)
Pete Johns was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1918 for the Chicago White Sox and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 4 seasons. In 74 career games, he hit .196 with 37 hits and 22 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 8/9/1964 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-08-25
- Last Game
- 1918-09-01
Full name: William R. Johns
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 189 | 12 | 37 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 17 | .196 | .248 | .233 | .480 | -720 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career OBP .248 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career SLG .233 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.
Career OPS .480 vs. league average .649 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CHA | AL | 28 | 100 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 11 | .210 | .250 (-16%) | .318 (-14%) | .332 (-25%) | .651 (-19%) | -275.6 |
| 1918 | SLA | AL | 46 | 89 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .180 | .255 (-30%) | .318 (-33%) | .326 (-35%) | .645 (-34%) | -444.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 74 | 189 | 12 | 37 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 17 | .196 | — | — | — | — | -720 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (76 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 78 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 14 | .256 |
| Away | 43 | 113 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 6 | .150 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-09-01 | SLA | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-09-01 | SLA | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-31 | SLA | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-28 | SLA | NYY | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-27 | SLA | NYY | L | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-27 | SLA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-22 | SLA | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-21 | SLA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-16 | SLA | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-06 | SLA | PHA | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 32 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 3 |
Pete Johns: the record in brief
August 25, 1915 and September 1, 1918 bracket Pete Johns's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Johns's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1915) and the St. Louis Browns (1918). Johns played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 17, 1888, in Cleveland, OH, USA, Johns was listed at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Johns's death is recorded on August 9, 1964, in Cleveland, OH, USA. Johns's full given name, per the bio, is William R. Johns.
In 74 games and 189 at bats, Johns batted .196 with 37 hits; the totals also include 22 RBI. The on-base percentage is .248 and the slugging percentage .233, for an OPS of .480. Measured against the leagues Johns played in, the .196 career average compares with a .252 league average over the same seasons, 22.4% below the league. By OPS the gap is 26.0% below league average (.480 against .649). The hits column peaks at 21, in 1915. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .210 in 1915, did not top the league's .250.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Johns
- What years did Pete Johns play?
- Pete Johns played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1918.
- Was Pete Johns a pitcher?
- No. Pete Johns was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Pete Johns hit?
- Pete Johns hit 0 career home runs with 37 hits.
- What teams did Pete Johns play for?
- Pete Johns played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1915) and the St. Louis Browns (1918).
- What were Pete Johns's career stats?
- In 74 games, Pete Johns had 37 hits, 22 RBI, 12 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .196 batting average.
- What position did Pete Johns play?
- Pete Johns played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Johns and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Johns was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Pete Johns's career batting average?
- Pete Johns batted .196 over his career, with 37 hits in 189 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pete Johns have?
- Pete Johns drove in 22 runs in his career.
- Is Pete Johns in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Johns has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.