Lou Johnson (pitcher)

Lou Johnson
Pitcher
Born: November 18, 1869(1869-11-18)
Pekin, Illinois
Died: January 28, 1941(1941-01-28) (aged 71)
Kansas City, Missouri
Batted: Unknown Threw: Left 
MLB debut
September 11, 1894 for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1894 for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics
Win-loss record     1-1
Strikeouts     10
Earned run average     6.06
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John Louis "Lou" Johnson (born John Louis Mercer; November 18, 1869 - January 28, 1941) was a left-handed pitcher who played briefly for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1894 season. Johnson was born in Pekin, Illinois.

In his major league career, Johnson posted a 1-1 record with a 6.06 ERA in four appearances, including three starts and two complete games, giving up 22 earned runs on 44 hits and 15 walks while striking out 10 in 32 ⅔ innings of work.

Johnson died in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 71.

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