Ellis Johnson
Born: 12/8/1892 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Died: 1/14/1965 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-07-06 | Final Game: 1917-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Ellis Walter Johnson
Biography
Ellis Johnson was a professional baseball player born in 1892, whose career spanned from 1912 to 1917. Primarily serving as a position player, Johnson played a total of 8 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. Despite his limited appearances, he was part of a competitive era in baseball history that witnessed the transition from the deadball era towards a more offensive-driven game.
Throughout his career, Johnson struggled to make an impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, and failing to record any hits, home runs, or RBIs. His time in the league, while not statistically remarkable, reflects the challenges faced by many players during that period, as roster spots were highly sought after and competition for playing time was fierce. Johnson's story serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the fabric of early 20th-century baseball, even if they did not leave a lasting mark in the box scores.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 29 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 5.93 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3.86 | - |
| 1915 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9.00 | - |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 7.24 | 169.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.429 | 0.000 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |