Otis Johnson

Otis L. Johnson

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 185 lb.

• Debut April 12, 1911
• Final Game September 21, 1911
• Born November 5, 1883 in Fowler, IN USA
• Died November 9, 1915 in Johnson City, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Otis Johnson played one year in the majors, getting 209 at-bats with the 1911 New York Highlanders. Although his batting average was low, he drew many walks and had above-average power. He scored the winning run for the Highlanders at the Philadelphia Athletics' home opener.

In 1909 he led the PCL in home runs.

Johnson died in 1915, shot in a hunting accident.

Related Sites

• Otis Johnson at the SABR Bio Project
• Baseball History Daily story on Otis Johnson part 1
• Baseball History Daily story on Otis Johnson part 2