Paul Johnson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920-1921)
Paul Johnson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1921 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 66 career games, he hit .276 with 55 hits, 1 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 2/14/1973 in McAllen, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-09-13
- Last Game
- 1921-10-02
Full name: Paul Oscar Johnson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 199 | 23 | 55 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 25 | .276 | .321 | .342 | .662 | -259 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .321 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career OPS .662 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 18 | 72 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | .208 | .271 (-23%) | .331 (-25%) | .363 (-43%) | .694 (-34%) | -368.3 |
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 48 | 127 | 17 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 17 | .315 | .286 (+10%) | .344 (+5%) | .395 (+6%) | .739 (+5%) | 109.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 66 | 199 | 23 | 55 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 25 | .276 | — | — | — | — | -259 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (69 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 101 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 9 | .248 |
| Away | 34 | 110 | 11 | 31 | 0 | 7 | .282 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-10-02 | PHA | MIN | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1921-09-28 | PHA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-27 | PHA | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-26 | PHA | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-24 | PHA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-24 | PHA | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-09-23 | PHA | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-22 | PHA | SLA | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-17 | PHA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-15 | PHA | CLE | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 23 |
| Center Field | 27 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Paul Johnson: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 13, 1920 and the final game on October 2, 1921, Paul Johnson built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Athletics. At 160 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame, Johnson is listed as an outfielder. Johnson batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 2, 1896, in North Grosvenor Dale, CT, USA. Johnson's death is recorded on February 14, 1973, in McAllen, TX, USA. Paul Johnson was the playing name; the full given name is Paul Oscar.
Johnson collected 55 hits in 199 at bats across 66 games, good for a .276 batting average, along with 1 home run and 15 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .321 and the slugging percentage .342, for an OPS of .662. The .276 career average is close to the .279 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 40, in 1921. The Lg AVG column puts Johnson's 1921 at .315 against .286, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 10%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Johnson
- What years did Paul Johnson play?
- Paul Johnson played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1921.
- Was Paul Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Paul Johnson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Paul Johnson hit?
- Paul Johnson hit 1 career home run with 55 hits.
- What teams did Paul Johnson play for?
- Paul Johnson played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1920–1921).
- What were Paul Johnson's career stats?
- In 66 games, Paul Johnson had 55 hits, 1 home runs, 15 RBI, 23 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .276 batting average.
- What position did Paul Johnson play?
- Paul Johnson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Johnson and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Johnson was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Paul Johnson hit each season?
- Paul Johnson's home runs by season: 0 in 1920 and 1 in 1921. His most in one season was 1, in 1921.
- What was Paul Johnson's career batting average?
- Paul Johnson batted .276 over his career, with 55 hits in 199 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paul Johnson have?
- Paul Johnson drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Paul Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.