Johnny Mokan
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1927)
Johnny Mokan was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1927 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. In 582 career games, he hit .291 with 563 hits, 32 home runs, and 273 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,214.
- 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
- 5'7" / 165 lb
- Died
- 2/10/1985 in Buffalo, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-04-15
- Last Game
- 1927-10-02
Full name: John Leo Mokan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 1,936 | 282 | 563 | 98 | 17 | 32 | 273 | 26 | 206 | 150 | .291 | .364 | .409 | .773 | 2,214 |
Career AVG .291 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .364 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.
Career SLG .409 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .773 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 19 | 52 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 3 | .269 | .286 (-6%) | .344 (-3%) | .395 (+2%) | .739 (avg) | -14.2 |
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 31 | 89 | 9 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 3 | .258 | .285 (-9%) | .345 (-6%) | .397 (-21%) | .743 (-14%) | -188.0 |
| 1922 | PHI | NL | 47 | 151 | 20 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 16 | 25 | .252 | .285 (-12%) | .345 (-5%) | .397 (-7%) | .743 (-6%) | -188.0 |
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 113 | 400 | 76 | 125 | 23 | 3 | 10 | 48 | 6 | 53 | 31 | .312 | .282 (+10%) | .344 (+16%) | .390 (+18%) | .734 (+17%) | 1518.5 |
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 96 | 366 | 50 | 95 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 7 | 30 | 27 | .260 | .283 (-9%) | .345 (-7%) | .389 (-7%) | .734 (-7%) | -401.6 |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 75 | 209 | 30 | 69 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 3 | 27 | 9 | .330 | .288 (+15%) | .349 (+19%) | .407 (+20%) | .756 (+20%) | 869.4 |
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 127 | 456 | 68 | 138 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 62 | 4 | 41 | 31 | .303 | .279 (+8%) | .345 (+6%) | .390 (+6%) | .735 (+6%) | 575.8 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 74 | 213 | 22 | 61 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 5 | 25 | 21 | .286 | .282 (+2%) | .344 (+5%) | .392 (-7%) | .736 (-1%) | -5.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 582 | 1,936 | 282 | 563 | 98 | 17 | 32 | 273 | 26 | 206 | 150 | .291 | — | — | — | — | 2,166 | ||
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 (582 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 303 | 982 | 154 | 285 | 22 | 148 | .290 |
| Away | 279 | 954 | 128 | 277 | 10 | 125 | .290 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-10-02 | PHI | NY1 | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-10-01 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-10-01 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-30 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-28 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-22 | PHI | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-20 | PHI | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927-09-19 | PHI | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-18 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-17 | PHI | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 528 | 0 | 990 | 55 | 37 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PIT | OF | 15 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1922 | PIT | OF | 23 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1922 | PHI | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1922 | PHI | OF | 37 | 0 | 62 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 1923 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | PHI | OF | 105 | 0 | 235 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 1924 | PHI | OF | 94 | 0 | 195 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 1925 | PHI | OF | 68 | 0 | 120 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926 | PHI | OF | 123 | 0 | 221 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| 1927 | PHI | OF | 63 | 0 | 97 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 348 |
| Center Field | 67 |
| Right Field | 129 |
Most Similar Players
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Johnny Mokan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Johnny Mokan debuted on April 15, 1921 and played a final game on October 2, 1927. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (1921 to 1922) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1922 through 1927). The bio lists Mokan as an outfielder who both batted and threw right-handed. Mokan is listed at 5 feet, 7 inches and 165 pounds. The birth record reads September 23, 1895, in Buffalo, NY, USA. Mokan died on February 10, 1985, in Buffalo, NY, USA. Johnny Mokan was the playing name; the full given name is John Leo.
Across 582 games at the plate, Mokan's career line reads 563 hits in 1,936 at bats for a .291 average, plus 32 homers, 273 runs batted in, and 26 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .364 and .409 give Mokan a career OPS of .773. Against a .284 league average for those years, Mokan's .291 average was near the norm. The single-season home run high is 10, set in 1923. The highest hit total in a season was 138, in 1926.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny Mokan
- What years did Johnny Mokan play?
- Johnny Mokan played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1927.
- Was Johnny Mokan a pitcher?
- No. Johnny Mokan was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Johnny Mokan hit?
- Johnny Mokan hit 32 career home runs with 563 hits.
- What teams did Johnny Mokan play for?
- Johnny Mokan played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1921–1922) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1922–1927).
- What were Johnny Mokan's career stats?
- In 582 games, Johnny Mokan had 563 hits, 32 home runs, 273 RBI, 282 runs, and 26 stolen bases, with a .291 batting average.
- What position did Johnny Mokan play?
- Johnny Mokan played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Johnny Mokan and how much did he weigh?
- Johnny Mokan was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Johnny Mokan hit each season?
- Johnny Mokan's home runs by season: 0 in 1921, 3 in 1922, 10 in 1923, 7 in 1924, 6 in 1925, 6 in 1926, and 0 in 1927. His most in one season was 10, in 1923.
- What was Johnny Mokan's career batting average?
- Johnny Mokan batted .291 over his career, with 563 hits in 1,936 at bats.
- How many RBI did Johnny Mokan have?
- Johnny Mokan drove in 273 runs in his career.
- Is Johnny Mokan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Johnny Mokan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.