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Satchel Paige League
9-7-2046
Willy Johnson Starting Pitcher
Retired (1974, Age 38)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.03 Total Rating B    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 B    Ldrship C+
Power vs. R F  Power vs. L D- Velocity B-   Mentor Val B+
Speed B- Bunt D- Control A-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range F  WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm C  WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health B  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.


Last pitched 164 or more days ago.
Date Batters Faced
2046-09-06 0
2046-09-05 0
2046-09-04 0
2046-09-03 0
2046-09-02 0

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.