Johnny Pugh
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Johnny Pugh was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for 6 teams, including the Kansas City Royal Giants. In 159 career games, he hit .252 with 135 hits, 7 home runs, and 78 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 416.
- 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
Full name: John Pugh
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | 536 | 85 | 135 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 78 | 48 | 45 | 0 | .252 | .320 | .347 | .667 | 416 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .347 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | KRG | WES | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | BRG | EAS | 3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .600 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | MOH | EAS | 11 | 40 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | NLG | EAS | 23 | 85 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | .165 | .255 (-35%) | .322 (-32%) | .339 (-24%) | .661 (-28%) | -365.3 |
| 1916 | NLS | EAS | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | BRG | EAS | 23 | 86 | 16 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 | .349 | .248 (+40%) | .314 (+27%) | .326 (+60%) | .640 (+44%) | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BRG | EAS | 22 | 79 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 0 | .291 | .248 (+17%) | .312 (+23%) | .323 (+10%) | .635 (+16%) | 237.4 |
| 1918 | BRG | EAS | 24 | 91 | 17 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 0 | .264 | .255 (+3%) | .318 (+8%) | .326 (+8%) | .645 (+8%) | 131.2 |
| 1919 | BRG | EAS | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | AC | EAS | 18 | 62 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | .210 | .262 (-20%) | .322 (-17%) | .347 (-12%) | .670 (-14%) | 0.0 |
| 1920 | AC | EAS | 12 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .094 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | AC | EAS | 18 | 33 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .242 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 159 | 536 | 85 | 135 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 78 | 48 | 45 | 0 | .252 | — | — | — | — | 3 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRG | EAS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | BRG | EAS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5.68 | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 29 | 0 | 26 | 46 | 11 | 1 |
| OF | 119 | 31 | 109 | 24 | 17 | 2 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | KRG | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912 | BRG | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | BRG | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | MOH | OF | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | MOH | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914 | NLG | 3B | 23 | 0 | 22 | 40 | 10 | 0 |
| 1916 | NLS | OF | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | BRG | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | BRG | OF | 20 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1917 | BRG | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | BRG | OF | 22 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1918 | BRG | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | BRG | OF | 24 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1918 | BRG | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | BRG | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | AC | OF | 18 | 16 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1920 | AC | 1B | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920 | AC | OF | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921 | AC | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | AC | OF | 13 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 29 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Center Field | 14 |
| Right Field | 79 |
Johnny Pugh: the record in brief
Johnny Pugh's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1911 to 1921. By club, Pugh's seasons break down as the Kansas City Royal Giants (1911), the Brooklyn Royal Giants (1912 through 1919), the Schenectady Mohawk Giants (1913), the New York Lincoln Giants (1914), the New York Lincoln Stars (1916), and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1919 to 1921). The bio lists Pugh's primary position as right fielder. Pugh's full given name, per the bio, is John Pugh.
In 159 games and 536 at bats, Pugh batted .252 with 135 hits, adding 7 homers, 78 runs batted in, and 48 stolen bases. Pugh's career OPS of .667 combines a .320 on-base mark with .347 slugging. Against a .263 league average for those years, Pugh's .252 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 30, in 1916. 1916 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .349 against a league .248, a 40% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny Pugh
- Was Johnny Pugh a pitcher?
- No. Johnny Pugh was a position player (Right Fielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Johnny Pugh hit?
- Johnny Pugh hit 7 career home runs with 135 hits.
- What teams did Johnny Pugh play for?
- Johnny Pugh played for 6 teams: the Kansas City Royal Giants (1911), the Brooklyn Royal Giants (1912, 1916–1919), the Schenectady Mohawk Giants (1913), the New York Lincoln Giants (1914), the New York Lincoln Stars (1916), and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1919–1921).
- What were Johnny Pugh's career stats?
- In 159 games, Johnny Pugh had 135 hits, 7 home runs, 78 RBI, 85 runs, and 48 stolen bases, with a .252 batting average.
- What position did Johnny Pugh play?
- Johnny Pugh played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How many home runs did Johnny Pugh hit each season?
- Johnny Pugh's home runs by season: 0 in 1911, 0 in 1912, 0 in 1913, 1 in 1914, 4 in 1916, 0 in 1917, 2 in 1918, 0 in 1919, 0 in 1920, and 0 in 1921. His most in one season was 4, in 1916.
- What was Johnny Pugh's career batting average?
- Johnny Pugh batted .252 over his career, with 135 hits in 536 at bats.
- How many RBI did Johnny Pugh have?
- Johnny Pugh drove in 78 runs in his career.
- What was Johnny Pugh's career ERA?
- Johnny Pugh finished with a 5.68 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- Is Johnny Pugh in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Johnny Pugh has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.