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Monk Johnson Notable

b. April 4, 1894 · New York Lincoln Giants 1918, 1925, Newark Stars 1926

Monk Johnson divided nine seasons between two clubs as a left fielder: the New York Lincoln Giants from 1918, then the Newark Stars through 1926.

Across 6 games he batted .188, with 3 hits and 1 run.

He was born in South Orange, NJ, USA on April 4, 1894, and died on November 14, 1973.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1918* NLG 31013 000 0100 .300
1925 NLG 2500 000 0000 .000
1926 NS 1100 000 0000 .000
Major leagues 3600 000 0000 .000
All seasons 61613 000 0100 .188

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Monk Johnson, that is 1918–1918. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1894

Born April 4, 1894

South Orange, NJ, USA

1973

Died November 14, 1973