Lou Johnson
Born: 11/18/1869 in Pekin, IL, USA
Died: 1/28/1941 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1894-09-11 | Final Game: 1894-09-26
Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: John Louis Johnson
Biography
Lou Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, primarily during the transitional period of the game as it began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive style. Born in 1869, Johnson’s career spanned from 1894 to 1909, during which he made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball.
Over the course of his career, Johnson recorded a win-loss record of 1-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.06. He tallied a total of 10 strikeouts but did not register any saves. While his career statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Johnson contributed to the growth of the game as it embraced new strategies and player dynamics. His time on the mound coincided with a pivotal moment in baseball history, where the sport was beginning to attract larger audiences and evolving into America’s pastime.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 44 | 22 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 6.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 44 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 6.06 | -443.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.188 | 0.235 | 0.188 | 0.423 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 4 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |