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Syl Johnson, a right-handed pitcher, played in Major League Baseball during an era when the sport was evolving rapidly. Born on December 31, 1900, in Portland, Oregon, Johnson's career spanned several teams and showcased his abilities on the mound. He began his professional journey with the Detroit Tigers, making his debut in the major leagues in 1922.
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Syl Johnson ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Pitching Skills
Stamina
33%
Clutch
29%
H/9
24%
HR/9
54%
K/9
29%
BB/9
94%
Velocity
29%
Control
67%
Break
48%
Fielding
67%
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
11%
Power
29%
Bunting
44%
Drag
29%
Vision
19%
Discipline
8%
Clutch
13%
Durability
50%
Speed
14%
Arm Str
50%
Arm Acc
50%
Reaction
28%
Fielding
67%
Stealing
10%
Baserunning
12%
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Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s.
Interview with Baseball Player Sylvester Johnson / Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s. Murdock was chairman of the history department at Marietta College. The interviews were not professionally recorded, and the audio quality is variable.
Who's Who in Major League Baseball is a statistician's dream because it featured the major and minor league statistics of...
/ Who's Who in Major League Baseball is a statistician's dream because it featured the major and minor league statistics of the major league players for that particular year.
This annual publication was available through the mail and at most major league stadiums. Its decline in popularity is said to be a result of the competition from team yearbooks.
Who's Who covers generally contain photos of the top four stars of the previous year. Each edition featured photos and sketches of sports team top twenty players. A world champion photo usually appeared on the back cover of Who's Who in Major League Baseball while the other league champions appeared on the front cover.
Who's Who in Major League Baseball is a statistician's dream because it featured the major and minor league statistics of...
/ Who's Who in Major League Baseball is a statistician's dream because it featured the major and minor league statistics of the major league players for that particular year.
This annual publication was available through the mail and at most major league stadiums. Its decline in popularity is said to be a result of the competition from team yearbooks.
Who's Who covers generally contain photos of the top four stars of the previous year. Each edition featured photos and sketches of sports team top twenty players. A world champion photo usually appeared on the back cover of Who's Who in Major League Baseball while the other league champions appeared on the front cover.
