Johnnie Tyler

Born: 7/30/1906 in Mount Pleasant, PA, USA

Died: 7/11/1972 in Mount Pleasant, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-16 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Anthony Tyler

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Biography

Johnnie Tyler, born in 1906, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the mid-1930s. Active from 1934 to 1935, Tyler played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 16 games. His performance at the plate showcased his skill, as he recorded 17 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 12 runs, culminating in a commendable batting average of .321. Although his career was short-lived, Tyler's ability to produce offensively during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more power-focused style highlighted his potential and skill set. Despite his limited time in the majors, Tyler's contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit and talent present in the league during the 1930s. His 2 home runs and 12 RBIs in just over a dozen games underscored his capability to impact games positively. Although he did not achieve long-term success at the highest level, Tyler remains a remembered figure for his brief but impressive stint in baseball, illustrating the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	53	7	17	2	1	2	12	0	4	6	0.321	0.379	0.509	0.889	226.7

Career AVG .321 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.

Career OBP .379 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career SLG .509 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — +28.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.889 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — +20.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1934	BSN	NL	3	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	BSN	NL	13	47	7	16	2	1	2	11	0	4	3	0.340	—	—	—	—	226.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	12	0	27	2	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	BSN	OF	1	0	3	1	0	0
1935	BSN	OF	11	0	24	1	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	11
Center Field	1