Bill Johnson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bill Johnson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Stars. In 8 career games, he hit .278 with 5 hits and 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
Full name: William Johnson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .278 | .409 | .278 | .687 | 0 |
Career AVG .278 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career OBP .409 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +24.4% above league average.
Career SLG .278 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.
Career OPS .687 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PS | NN2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Bill Johnson: the record in brief
Bill Johnson's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Stars. Johnson is listed as a catcher. The bio says Johnson batted and threw right-handed. On the record, Bill Johnson was born William Johnson.
Johnson collected 5 hits in 18 at bats across 8 games, good for a .278 batting average, adding 2 RBI. Johnson's .278 average ran 6.4% above the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 1945 with the Philadelphia Stars, 8 games, 18 at bats and 5 hits.
The position table credits Johnson with 3 games at catcher and also lists 3 at right field and 2 at left field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Johnson
- Was Bill Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Bill Johnson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bill Johnson hit?
- Bill Johnson hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Bill Johnson play for?
- Bill Johnson played for one team, the Philadelphia Stars (1945).
- What were Bill Johnson's career stats?
- In 8 games, Bill Johnson had 5 hits, 2 RBI, 4 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .278 batting average.
- What position did Bill Johnson play?
- Bill Johnson played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Bill Johnson's career batting average?
- Bill Johnson batted .278 over his career, with 5 hits in 18 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Johnson have?
- Bill Johnson drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.