Otis Johnson
Born: 11/5/1883 in Fowler, IN, USA
Died: 11/9/1915 in Johnson City, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-04-12 | Final Game: 1911-09-21
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Otis L. Johnson
Biography
Otis Johnson, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1911 to 1911. Primarily known as a position player, Johnson made a mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 71 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate and on the bases.
Johnson recorded 49 hits, contributing to a batting average of .234, while demonstrating his power with 3 home runs and driving in 36 runs batted in (RBIs). His agility on the field was evident through his 12 stolen bases, reflecting the blend of speed and strategy that characterized many players of his time. Although his career was short-lived, Johnson's contributions to the teams he played for during this pivotal era of baseball left a lasting impression on the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 209 | 21 | 49 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 36 | 12 | 39 | 0 | 0.234 | 0.363 | 0.378 | 0.741 | 337.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 71 | 209 | 21 | 49 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 36 | 12 | 39 | 0 | 0.234 | 337.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 15 | 0 | 34 | 44 | 9 | 6 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 47 | 0 | 78 | 126 | 21 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYA | 2B | 15 | 0 | 34 | 44 | 9 | 6 |
| 1911 | NYA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | NYA | SS | 47 | 0 | 78 | 126 | 21 | 17 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 47 |