Johnny Rawlings
Born: 8/17/1892 in Bloomfield, IA, USA
Died: 10/16/1972 in Inglewood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1926-09-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: John William Rawlings
Biography
Johnny Rawlings, born in 1892, was a prominent American baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1926. Known for his versatility as a position player, Rawlings played a total of 1,080 games, amassing 928 hits over the course of his career. He was recognized for his solid batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .250, and he contributed significantly to his teams with 303 RBIs and 14 home runs. In addition to his offensive contributions, Rawlings also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 92 bases throughout his time in the league.
Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Rawlings was part of the game as it evolved from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive production. His ability to get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. While he may not have been a household name, his consistent performance and dedication to the game have solidified his place in baseball history. After retiring on September 13, 1926, Rawlings left behind a legacy as a skilled player who contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 | 40.0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.286 | 0.300 | 0.586 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 29.0 | 28.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.214 | 0.214 | 0.286 | 0.500 |
| 1930 | 16.0 | 12.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.429 | 0.333 | 0.762 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080 | 3719 | 409 | 928 | 122 | 28 | 14 | 303 | 92 | 257 | 275 | 0.250 | 0.303 | 0.309 | 0.611 | -8209.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 33 | 60 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0.217 | -182.5 |
| 1914 | KCF | FL | 61 | 193 | 19 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 25 | 0.212 | -182.5 |
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 120 | 399 | 40 | 86 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 17 | 27 | 40 | 0.216 | -1341.5 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 122 | 371 | 37 | 95 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 12 | 38 | 32 | 0.256 | 343.2 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 111 | 410 | 32 | 85 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 10 | 30 | 31 | 0.207 | -1551.3 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 77 | 275 | 30 | 70 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 0.255 | -454.9 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | PHI | NL | 98 | 384 | 39 | 90 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 9 | 22 | 25 | 0.234 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 86 | 307 | 40 | 82 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 4 | 18 | 19 | 0.267 | -926.7 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 60 | 254 | 20 | 74 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.291 | -926.7 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 88 | 308 | 46 | 87 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 30 | 7 | 23 | 15 | 0.282 | -180.2 |
| 1923 | PIT | NL | 119 | 461 | 53 | 131 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 9 | 25 | 29 | 0.284 | -893.2 |
| 1924 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 36 | 110 | 17 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0.282 | -76.6 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 61 | 181 | 27 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 0.232 | -790.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 30 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | WS | NY1 | 8 | 30 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 709 | 0 | 1530 | 2233 | 123 | 362 |
| 3B | 16 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 29 | 0 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| SS | 280 | 0 | 516 | 923 | 93 | 96 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | 2B | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1914 | CIN | 3B | 10 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| 1914 | CIN | SS | 5 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | KCF | SS | 61 | 0 | 121 | 222 | 23 | 25 |
| 1915 | KCF | SS | 120 | 0 | 209 | 366 | 46 | 36 |
| 1917 | BSN | 2B | 96 | 0 | 177 | 290 | 11 | 40 |
| 1917 | BSN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | BSN | SS | 17 | 0 | 30 | 56 | 3 | 6 |
| 1917 | BSN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918 | BSN | 2B | 20 | 0 | 35 | 45 | 1 | 5 |
| 1918 | BSN | SS | 71 | 0 | 137 | 256 | 18 | 27 |
| 1918 | BSN | OF | 18 | 0 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1919 | BSN | 2B | 58 | 0 | 105 | 169 | 11 | 20 |
| 1919 | BSN | SS | 5 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 1919 | BSN | OF | 10 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BSN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | PHI | 2B | 97 | 0 | 221 | 321 | 17 | 53 |
| 1921 | NY1 | 2B | 86 | 0 | 204 | 280 | 15 | 61 |
| 1921 | NY1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PHI | 2B | 60 | 0 | 138 | 215 | 17 | 32 |
| 1922 | NY1 | 2B | 77 | 0 | 166 | 252 | 7 | 45 |
| 1922 | NY1 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | PIT | 2B | 119 | 0 | 294 | 388 | 30 | 68 |
| 1925 | PIT | 2B | 29 | 0 | 60 | 91 | 3 | 12 |
| 1926 | PIT | 2B | 59 | 0 | 126 | 164 | 9 | 25 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 709 |
| Third Base | 18 |
| Shortstop | 279 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 24 |