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Standard Batting

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Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
192333HILECL592292133975858461311.352.384.549.93316011705*87/3
192434HILECL622402173256132330423.258.329.378.70710082*8
192535HILECL57201195316415243546.328.348.487.83511495*8
192636NLGECL471831671937122218516.222.290.353.64375590*8
192737TOTECL54212183365191321628.279.377.388.765100711*8/97
192737NLGECL241018225255038318.305.436.476.9111383918/9
192737HILECL30111101112641013310.257.324.317.641683208/79
192838PTGECL7302825200002.179.233.250.4832470/8
6 Yrs286109510031592885912201503286.287.344.430.77410943115
162 Game Avg.1626205689016333711851849.287.344.430.774109244
HIL (4 yrs)2087817261132214010151242450.304.349.449.79811632605
NLG (2 yrs)712842494462172526834.249.342.394.73598981
PTG (1 yr)7302825200002.179.233.250.4832470

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was George Johnson born?

George Johnson was born on April 20, 1890.

Where was George Johnson born?

George Johnson was born in San Marcos, TX.

How tall was George Johnson?

George Johnson was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did George Johnson weigh when playing?

George Johnson weighed 180 lbs (81 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did George Johnson play?

George Johnson played 6 seasons.

Is George Johnson in the Hall of Fame?

George Johnson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did George Johnson play?

George Johnson was a Centerfielder.

How many hits did George Johnson have?

George Johnson had 288 hits over his career.

How many home runs did George Johnson have?

George Johnson had 20 home runs over his career.

What was George Johnson's average?

George Johnson had a .287 average over his career.

How many teams has George Johnson played for?

George Johnson played for 3 teams; the Hilldale Club, New York Lincoln Giants and Philadelphia Tigers.

How many World Series has George Johnson won?

George Johnson won 1 World Series.

When did George Johnson retire?

George Johnson last played in 1928.

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