Hall of Stats
Walter Johnson
- Position
- Pitcher
- Years
- 1907-1927
- Hall of Fame (1936 via BBWAA)
- Inductee
- Hall of Stats
- Inductee
- Hall of Merit
- Inductee
- Peak
- 66%
- Longevity
- 34%
Despite Cy Young’s win record and eponymous pitching award, many (like Hall Rating) believe Walter Johnson is the best pitcher in history. Johnson pitched in a more modern era than Young, routinely squaring off against the likes of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. Johnson is one of just three pitchers (along with Young and Roger Clemens) with 750+ Pitching Runs (792). He also reportedly had unprecedented velocity and could hold his own with the bat, further adding to his value.
Articles Mentioning Walter Johnson
- Albert Pujols Joins the 200 Hall Rating Club • Apr 28, 2014
- Mike Trout Wins Tim Keefe Award; Barry Zito Secures Ed Mincher Award • Nov 20, 2013
- Joe Start and the Personal Hall of Fame • Jul 18, 2013
- When Did They Become Hall-Worthy? • Jun 17, 2013
- Personal Hall of Fame, Part 3: Pitchers and Catchers • Feb 19, 2013
- 19th Century Pitcher Adjustment Means Five New Inductees • Jan 5, 2013
- Hall of Stats vs. Hall of 100 • Dec 12, 2012
- 19th Century Pitchers and wWAR • Nov 9, 2012
- Show all 8 articles
Rankings by Hall Rating
- 3rd All Time (Top <0.1%)
- 3rd among Eligible Players
- 2nd among Hall of Famers
- 1st among Pitchers
Franchise Contributions by Hall Rating
- MIN 333 (1st)
Career Statistics
| WAR | WAA | adjWAR | adjWAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| About the stats | |||
| 164.5 | 108.7 | 173.7 | 102.9 |
| Bat | Run | DP | Fld | Pos | Pit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -84 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 197 | 792 |
| Year | Team | WAA | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | WSH (MIN) | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1908 | WSH (MIN) | 3.0 | 5.3 |
| 1909 | WSH (MIN) | 1.2 | 3.8 |
| 1910 | WSH (MIN) | 7.3 | 10.7 |
| 1911 | WSH (MIN) | 5.8 | 8.8 |
| 1912 | WSH (MIN) | 10.9 | 14.3 |
| 1913 | WSH (MIN) | 13.2 | 16.5 |
| 1914 | WSH (MIN) | 9.2 | 12.7 |
| 1915 | WSH (MIN) | 9.2 | 12.4 |
| 1916 | WSH (MIN) | 7.4 | 10.9 |
| 1917 | WSH (MIN) | 4.9 | 8.0 |
| 1918 | WSH (MIN) | 8.5 | 11.7 |
| 1919 | WSH (MIN) | 7.9 | 10.8 |
| 1920 | WSH (MIN) | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 1921 | WSH (MIN) | 2.8 | 5.3 |
| 1922 | WSH (MIN) | 2.7 | 5.4 |
| 1923 | WSH (MIN) | 1.9 | 4.4 |
| 1924 | WSH (MIN) | 4.8 | 7.5 |
| 1925 | WSH (MIN) | 4.5 | 6.7 |
| 1926 | WSH (MIN) | 1.3 | 3.8 |
| 1927 | WSH (MIN) | -0.8 | 0.3 |
| Year | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
1936
|
83.6% |
| Player (Hall Rating) | Similarity |
|---|---|
| Cy Young (320) | 603 |
| Pete Alexander (245) | 664 |
| Roger Clemens (288) | 706 |
| Kid Nichols (229) | 711 |
| Tom Seaver (216) | 886 |
| Lefty Grove (235) | 916 |
| Greg Maddux (217) | 943 |
| Christy Mathewson (218) | 951 |
| Phil Niekro (184) | 1042 |
| Randy Johnson (214) | 1043 |
| Warren Spahn (174) | 1156 |
| Gaylord Perry (170) | 1198 |
| Steve Carlton (164) | 1199 |
| Bert Blyleven (186) | 1207 |
| Eddie Plank (169) | 1261 |
| Tim Keefe (138) | 1279 |
| Bob Gibson (167) | 1313 |
| Robin Roberts (154) | 1340 |
| Nolan Ryan (143) | 1363 |
| Fergie Jenkins (153) | 1368 |