Jing Johnson
Born: 10/9/1894 in Parker Ford, PA, USA
Died: 12/6/1950 in Montgomery County, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-06-27 | Final Game: 1928-05-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: Russell Conwell Johnson
Biography
Jing Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1916 to 1928. Born in 1894, he made his mark during an era that witnessed the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-driven climate of the late 1920s. Johnson concluded his career with a win-loss record of 24-37 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.35, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay during his time on the mound.
Throughout his career, Johnson accumulated a total of 166 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher despite his overall record. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions were significant in a league that was rapidly evolving, as pitchers began to adapt to new strategies and the changing dynamics of the game. Johnson's tenure in the league places him among the ranks of players who navigated a pivotal time in baseball history, leaving a legacy that reflects the challenges and triumphs of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 37 | 100 | 63 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 539.7 | 551 | 201 | 17 | 178 | 166 | 3.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 2 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 84.3 | 90 | 35 | 39 | 25 | 3.74 | -1835.7 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 9 | 12 | 34 | 23 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 191.0 | 184 | 59 | 56 | 55 | 2.78 | -828.3 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 9 | 15 | 34 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 202.0 | 222 | 81 | 62 | 67 | 3.61 | -1275.7 |
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 4 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 42 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 3.48 | -61.5 |
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5.06 | -255.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 174 | 9 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 39 | 0.184 | 0.249 | 0.264 | 0.513 | -377.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 12 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.074 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 35 | 59 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0.203 | -96.9 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 35 | 72 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.194 | -280.4 |
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 17 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | PHA | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 100 | 0 | 34 | 195 | 9 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | P | 12 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| 1917 | PHA | P | 34 | 0 | 14 | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 1919 | PHA | P | 34 | 0 | 12 | 76 | 4 | 2 |
| 1927 | PHA | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1928 | PHA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 100 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ursinus College | Collegeville | PA | 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916 |