Earl Johnson (baseball)
| Earl Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 2, 1919 Redmond, Washington, U.S. | |
| Died: December 3, 1994 (aged 75) Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 20, 1940, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 3, 1951, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 40–32 |
| Earned run average | 4.30 |
| Strikeouts | 250 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Earl Douglas Johnson (April 2, 1919 – December 3, 1994) was an American professional baseball player and scout and a decorated World War II veteran. He was a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. Johnson, who was nicknamed the "smiling Swedish southpaw", had a brother Chet who also pitched in the major leagues for the St. Louis Browns. He was born in Redmond, Washington.