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Johnie Scott Notable

b. August 28, 1913 · Birmingham Black Barons 1944, Kansas City Monarchs 1944–1948

Johnie Scott divided five seasons between two clubs as a left fielder: the Birmingham Black Barons from 1944, then the Kansas City Monarchs through 1948.

Across 201 games he batted .263, with 196 hits and 132 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 25 doubles and 30 stolen bases.

He played 197 games in the outfield, with 281 putouts and 18 errors.

He was selected to two All-Star teams between 1944 and 1946.

He was born in Magnolia, AR, USA on August 28, 1913, and died on March 7, 1967. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 2 1944, 1946

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1944 BBB/KCM 1453717 130 8001 .321
1945 KCM 512023049 641 321206 .243
1946 KCM 381382935 210 151304 .254
1947 KCM 652414262 1062 2721012 .257
1948 KCM 331102433 611 231617 .300
Career 201744132196 25154 10562130 .263

On this day & linked events

1913

Born August 28, 1913

Magnolia, AR, USA

1967

Died March 7, 1967