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Satchel Paige League
9-14-2046
Willy Johnson Starting Pitcher
Retired (1974, Age 38)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.03 Total Rating   Bats/Throws B/R
W-L 45-37 Status Deceased (2020) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 84 Date of Birth 04-12-1936
K 511 Drafted Round 2, Pick 21
(1958)
Majors Svc Time 9 years
(138 games)
IP 721.0
WHIP 1.34
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance   Ldrship C+
Power vs. R Power vs. L D- Velocity B-   Mentor Val B+
Speed B- Bunt D- Control A-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health LCS Appearances 1
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
Notes: No-Hitter in Game #7 of 1971 ALDS.
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year Vs G IP SO BB H WHIP
1970 LHB 34 126.1 99 48 125 1.37
1970 RHB 34 116.0 90 40 114 1.33
1971 LHB 25 89.1 61 30 66 1.07
1971 RHB 25 81.2 58 19 82 1.24
1972 LHB 22 67.2 38 30 63 1.37
1972 RHB 22 60.0 39 21 79 1.67
1973 LHB 23 84.2 66 24 89 1.33
1973 RHB 23 64.0 41 21 66 1.36
1974 LHB 5 14.0 10 6 21 1.93
1974 RHB 5 17.1 9 4 19 1.33
2046 LHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2046 RHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total LHB 109 382.0 274 138 364 1.31
Total RHB 109 339.0 237 105 360 1.37
Total 109 721.0 511 243 724 1.34

Statistics prior to 1970 were earned in the Lou Whitaker League.

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1974-11-01Willy Johnson has retired from the Colorado Crush
1974-09-19The Colorado Crush have promoted Willy Johnson to the major league team.
1974-09-19The Colorado Crush have acquired Willy Johnson from the waiver wire.
1974-06-17The Oakland River Cats have waived Willy Johnson.
1974-05-02The Oakland River Cats have designated Willy Johnson for assignment.
1974-04-08The Oakland River Cats have acquired Willy Johnson from the waiver wire.
1974-04-01The Cleveland Dragons have waived Willy Johnson.
1971-10-11Willy Johnson of the Cleveland Dragons has thrown a no-hitter against the Washington Wise Guys.
1971-05-20Willy Johnson of the Cleveland Dragons is injured and is expected to be out 34 days.