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Johnny Neun

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b. October 28, 1900 · Detroit Tigers 1925–1928, Boston Braves 1930–1931

Johnny Neun divided seven seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Detroit Tigers from 1925, then the Boston Braves through 1931.

Across 432 games he batted .289, with 273 hits and 171 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 42 doubles and 41 stolen bases.

He played 231 games at first base, with 1,850 putouts and 26 errors. He turned 161 double plays.

He was born in Baltimore, MD, USA on October 28, 1900, and died on March 28, 1990. He batted both ways and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1925 DET 60751520 330 49122 .267
1926 DET 972424772 1440 1527264 .298
1927 DET 792043866 940 27351322 .324
1928 DET 361081523 310 57102 .213
1930 BSN 812123969 1222 2321189 .325
1931 BSN 791041723 130 1111142 .221
Career 432945171273 42172 851109341 .289

On this day & linked events

1900

Born October 28, 1900

Baltimore, MD, USA

1990

Died March 28, 1990

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