Ralph Johnson
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Ralph Johnson was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Stars. In 17 career games, he hit .175 with 7 hits and 4 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
Full name: Ralph O. Johnson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | .175 | .233 | .225 | .458 | 0 |
Career AVG .175 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.
Career OBP .233 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.
Career SLG .225 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.
Career OPS .458 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 35.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PS | NN2 | 17 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .182 |
| Away | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-06-30 | PH5 | NY6 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-29 | PH5 | BLG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-28 | PH5 | HOM | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-26 | PH5 | NY6 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-06-21 | PH5 | BLG | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941-06-21 | PH5 | BLG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941-06-19 | PH5 | HOM | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-15 | PH5 | NW2 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-15 | PH5 | NW2 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-14 | PH5 | NW2 | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Ralph Johnson: the record in brief
The season rows for Ralph Johnson begin in 1941. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Stars. Johnson is listed as a left fielder and batted and threw right-handed. On the record, Ralph Johnson was born Ralph O. Johnson.
The batting record for Johnson: 17 games, 7 hits in 40 at bats, and a .175 average, adding 4 RBI. Reaching base at a .233 clip and slugging .225, Johnson finished with a .458 OPS. Measured against the leagues Johnson played in, the .175 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 33.3% below the league. Johnson's lone season row is 1941 with the Philadelphia Stars: 17 games, 7 hits in 40 at bats.
The Negro Leagues section records 7 hits in 40 at bats for Johnson, a .175 average. Those Negro Leagues figures come from surviving box scores and are shown in their own table, apart from the season rows.
By games played in the field, left field leads with 15, followed by center field (1). In the outfield, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 27 putouts and 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph Johnson
- Was Ralph Johnson a pitcher?
- No. Ralph Johnson was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Ralph Johnson hit?
- Ralph Johnson hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What was Ralph Johnson's career batting average?
- Ralph Johnson batted .175 over his career, with 7 hits in 40 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ralph Johnson have?
- Ralph Johnson drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Ralph Johnson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ralph Johnson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Ralph Johnson play for?
- Ralph Johnson played for the Philadelphia Stars.