Pearley Johnson
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Pearley Johnson was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Black Sox and the Baltimore Sox. In 91 career games, he hit .186 with 53 hits and 11 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 145 lb
- Died
- 12/19/1991 in Boston, MA, USA
Full name: Pearley Francis Johnson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 285 | 51 | 53 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 55 | 6 | .186 | .333 | .242 | .575 | -778 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.
Career OPS .575 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BBS | ECL | 37 | 112 | 17 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 6 | .214 | .279 (-23%) | .345 (-5%) | .390 (-24%) | .735 (-15%) | -245.8 |
| 1927 | BBS | ECL | 48 | 154 | 29 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 39 | 0 | .162 | .282 (-42%) | .344 (-1%) | .392 (-50%) | .736 (-27%) | -532.6 |
| 1933 | SOX | NN2 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 91 | 285 | 51 | 53 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 55 | 6 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -778 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 16 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 49 |
Pearley Johnson: the record in brief
The season rows for Pearley Johnson begin in 1926. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Black Sox (1926 to 1927) and the Baltimore Sox (1933). Johnson, born on January 1, 1905, in LaPlata, MD, USA, is listed as a right fielder and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 145 pounds on a 5-foot-6 frame. Johnson's death is recorded on December 19, 1991, in Boston, MA, USA. The given name on file is Pearley Francis Johnson.
Across 91 games at the plate, Johnson's career line reads 53 hits in 285 at bats for a .186 average, adding 11 RBI and 32 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .333 clip and slugging .242, Johnson finished with a .575 OPS. Set against a .278 league average for the same years, Johnson's .186 average sits 33.0% below it. In OPS terms, Johnson's .575 stands 21.0% below the league's .728. No season topped the 25 hits of 1927. On the bases, the high point was 24 steals in 1927. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .214 in 1926, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pearley Johnson
- Was Pearley Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Pearley Johnson was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Pearley Johnson hit?
- Pearley Johnson hit 0 career home runs with 53 hits.
- What was Pearley Johnson's career batting average?
- Pearley Johnson batted .186 over his career, with 53 hits in 285 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pearley Johnson have?
- Pearley Johnson drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Pearley Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pearley Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Pearley Johnson play for?
- Pearley Johnson played for the Baltimore Black Sox and the Baltimore Sox.