George Johnson
Born: 3/30/1886 in Winnebago, NE, USA
Died: 6/12/1922 in Des Moines, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-04-16 | Final Game: 1915-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: George Howard Johnson
Biography
George Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1913 to 1915. Born in 1886, Johnson made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 40 wins and 43 losses, showcasing his competitiveness on the mound.
With a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.95, Johnson was known for his ability to limit runs and keep opposing hitters at bay. He recorded a total of 304 strikeouts, reflecting his effectiveness and skill in overpowering batters. While he registered two saves, his primary role as a starting pitcher allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams during his brief career. Johnson's tenure in baseball, though short, was marked by a dedication to the art of pitching at a time when the sport was evolving rapidly, leaving a lasting impact on the game and its history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 43 | 111 | 85 | 44 | 9 | 2 | 688.3 | 667 | 226 | 15 | 192 | 304 | 2.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 14 | 16 | 44 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 269.0 | 251 | 90 | 86 | 107 | 3.01 | -859.9 |
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | KCF | FL | 9 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 134.0 | 157 | 47 | 33 | 78 | 3.16 | 2118.2 |
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 17 | 17 | 46 | 34 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 281.3 | 253 | 86 | 71 | 118 | 2.75 | 1934.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 224 | 12 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 100 | 0.121 | 0.189 | 0.183 | 0.372 | -1596.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 44 | 88 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 38 | 0.114 | -692.9 |
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | KCF | FL | 20 | 49 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 46 | 87 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 0.126 | -569.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 111 | 0 | 15 | 196 | 22 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | P | 44 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 6 | 2 |
| 1914 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | KCF | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 1 |
| 1915 | KCF | P | 46 | 0 | 13 | 94 | 12 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 111 |