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Pearley Johnson Notable

b. January 1, 1905 · Baltimore Black Sox 1926–1927, Baltimore Sox 1933

Pearley Johnson divided eight seasons between two clubs as a right fielder: the Baltimore Black Sox from 1926, then the Baltimore Sox through 1933.

Across 91 games he batted .186, with 53 hits and 51 runs. He finished with 8 doubles and 32 stolen bases.

He led the league in stolen bases once, in 1927, with 24. He played 62 games in the outfield, with 71 putouts and 4 errors.

He was born in LaPlata, MD, USA on January 1, 1905, and died on December 19, 1991. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1926 BBS 371121724 520 51568 .214
1927 BBS 481542925 310 439024 .162
1933 SOX 61954 010 2100 .211
Career 912855153 840 1155632 .186

On this day & linked events

1905

Born January 1, 1905

LaPlata, MD, USA

1991

Died December 19, 1991